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"The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 just passed in Washington. There are many Medicare changes you should know about. It includes changes to Medicare Part-D coverage regulations, and to premiums paid by higher-income beneficiaries. There are also a few proposals suggested by President Trump, in addition to those we reported in a recent blog.\nThe bill funds the government through March 23rd and gets rid of spending caps that were imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 – for two years.\nSome Medicare changes focus on the so-called Donut Hole (aka the Coverage Gap). It is when you have reached the end of your initial Medicare coverage. It starts when you reach a total of $3,750 (in 2018) and ends when the amount you pay for drugs hits another limit ($5,000 in 2018). You get a discount for drugs in the donut hole. In addition, manufacturer discounts count toward the limit that gets you out of the hole.\nIf and when you get through the Medicare coverage gap, you enter the catastrophic coverage phase. Then, you historically have only paid five percent of the price of each.\n........"
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