Many plans offer more than the standard benefit. Most offer a zero deductible and a flat rate, rather than a percentage co-pay. Some provide coverage in the gap between $2,250 and $5,100, especially for generic drugs. |
Signing up for Part D will put in extra money in their pocket. It's one important reason we're urging people to sign up by the deadline. |
The vast majority of people who have signed up say they've had no problems. If there's a pattern of problems, that's news. But that's not what the majority of people are experiencing. |
They may be waiting for a shakeout; they may be waiting for more information. Or they have decided they don't want coverage - it is a voluntary program, after all. |
They will not walk out of the pharmacy without their prescription. The plan has been tailored so these people do not lose coverage. |
This is a new plan and to some extent it's all guesswork. We've been working very hard to make sure we've covered all the contingencies. |
We're actually very encouraged by the enrollment figures. They show that people are realizing that there's value to this plan, and they're enrolling, despite a lot of negative press. |
We've put thousands of people on the 800 line to make sure people don't have to wait. |