The table below shows the standard benefits provided under Medicare Part D. As explained in “The New Medicare: Part D,” plans may differ.
| AMOUNT OF DRUG COSTS (per year) | WHO PAYS WHAT? |
|---|---|
| $250 or less | Plan pays zero Beneficiary pays initial deductible of $250 |
| $251 – $2,250 | Plan pays 75 percent Beneficiary pays 25 percent of drug costs. |
| $2,251 – $ 5,100 | Plan pays nothing. Beneficiary pays 100 percent percent of drug costs. |
| $5,100 and over | Plan pays 95 percent of drug costs Beneficiary pays 5 percent |
(Winter 2005-2006)