When Does Catastrophic Coverage Begin?

When Does Catastrophic Coverage Begin?

Catastrophic coverage: In all Part D plans, you enter catastrophic coverage after you reach $6,550 in out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs. This amount is made up of what you pay for covered drugs and some costs that others pay.

What is the catastrophic coverage for 2021?

Catastrophic coverage refers to the point when your total prescription drug costs for a calendar year have reached a set maximum level ($6,550 in 2021, up from $6,350 in 2020).

What is the coverage gap for 2022?

Coverage Gap (Donut Hole):

begins once you reach your Medicare Part D plan's initial coverage limit ($4,430 in 2022) and ends when you spend a total of $7,050 out-of-pocket in 2022.

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