### Question
What does standard prescription drug coverage mean?


### Answer
**Standard prescription drug coverage** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*:

> coverage of covered part D drugs that meets the following requirements:


#### (1) Deductible


#### (A) In general


The coverage has an annual deductible—


(i) for 2006, that is equal to $250

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part D-Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program > subpart 1-part d eligible individuals and prescription drug benefits**

