Medicare Part D Coverage Gap "donut hole" Rebate

Most beneficiaries enrolled in a Part D plan whose income is too high to qualify for the "Extra Help," but who enter the donut hole in 2010, will receive a one-time, tax-free rebate check of $250 to help out with high prescription drug costs thanks to the Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act provides a one-time $250 rebate in 2010 to assist Medicare Part D recipients who have reached their Medicare drug plan's coverage gap. These $250 checks will begin to get mailed out to eligible beneficiaries on June 10 and will be sent to beneficiaries soon after they enter the coverage gap. For more information on how to get your rebate check, log on to http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/11464.pdf .

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