Drug Coverage of Medicare Beneficiaries with Kidney Failure - Some Surprising Findings
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 23:00
in Health & Medicine
* In 2007, 64% of Medicare beneficiaries with kidney failure participated in Medicare's Part D prescription drug coverage program. * Of these Part D enrollees, 72% received financial assistance from the program. * Those who self-enrolled in Part D plans without financial assistance often chose more expensive coverage options. * 17% of Medicare beneficiaries with kidney failure lacked a known source of prescription drug coverage.