Aging Parents: Best Doughnut (Donut) Hole Explanation
I’ve been searching for a news article that best explains how the new health care legislation changes the doughnut (donut) hole prescription medication problem.
The most comprehensive explanation that I have found was published by the LA Times on March 26, 2010. Written by Christopher Weaver, the article, Health Plan Closes the Medicare Doughnut Hole, provides a clear description of the changes, and it answers a range of questions. As you read, avoid the advertisements that are strategically placed between paragraphs.
May 11, 2010 - Posted by Marti Weston | aging parents, Caregiving, Congress Health Insurance Legislation, Medicare, Senior Health | adult children, aging parents, doughnut hole, Medicare, medications, senior health
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