Medicare Part D Decision Guide
Beginning in 2006, 42 million elderly and disabled Medicare beneficiaries will have access to prescription drug coverage through Part D of the Medicare program, including an estimated 14.4 million who will be eligible for low-income subsidies. This calculator will give you an estimate of how much you may save by enrolling in Medicare Part D, assuming a monthly premium of $37. Make sure the numbers you enter are for you as an individual,
not for you and your spouse if you are married.
Results
Your out-of-pocket costs (including premium) in current plan:
Estimated amount you will save by enrolling in Medicare Part D:
Medicare D will not reduce your out-of-pocket expenditure. Based on the data you entered, Medicare D would cost you more than your current plan.
Note: This calculator will not accurately reflect reimbursements for some
low-income persons and/or Medicare recipients who may recieve higher
reimbursements based on a number of factors. This calculator is provided as
an educational tool to help you understand your costs under Medicare Part
D. Your final decision about Medicare Part D should not be made on the
outcome of this calculator alone.
Author:
Rademaekers, Ed
Online Editor:
Sinovic, Dianna
Date Last Modified:
7/22/2005