Part D 101: Three charts show how the Medicare Part D program could be improved to work better for seniors and people with disabilities

In yesterday’s post, we learned how Medicare Part D works for seniors and people with disabilities. Unfortunately, Part D beneficiaries are increasingly facing higher out-of-pocket costs for the medicines they need. This includes high coinsurance amounts typically based on list price, a lack of an out-of-pocket cap and an uneven distribution of out-of-pocket costs over the course of the year.