For the year 2016, you are in the coverage gap when you and your plan have spent $3,301 on covered medications. This figure is subject to change every year. In addition, those who have Medicare, and who receive additional assistance with payment of Part D costs will not be included in the coverage gap. <\/p>\n
Upon reaching the coverage gap in 2016, you will pay a maximum of 45 percent of the plan\u2019s cost for brand-name prescription drugs that are covered. You will get these savings if you purchase your prescription drugs at a pharmacy or place an order (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Medicare donut hole is the coverage gap that is within the majority of Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. There is a short-lived restriction on what drugs most plans will cover. The coverage gap does not apply to everyone. It starts…<\/span><\/p>\n