The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have released the 2018 adjustments (note Attachment VI) for Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits. The following are select modified limits relating to the standard drug benefit and the retiree drug subsidy.
Standard Benefit Design
2017
2018
Deductible
$400
$405
Initial coverage limit
$3,700
$3,750
Out-of-pocket Threshold
$4,950
$5,000
Maximum Cost Sharing in Catastrophic Coverage Portion of Benefit:
· Generic/Preferred Multi-Source Drug
· Other
$3.30
$8.25
$3.35
$8.35
Retiree Drug Subsidy Amounts
Cost Threshold
Cost Limit
$8,250
$8,350
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