Buyer Beware:

Higher Costs, More Confusion for the

2008 Part D Enrollment Season

http://www.familiesusa.org/assets/pdfs/buyer-beware-2008-part-d-enrollment.pdf

"Less Doughnut Hole Protection Is Available

In a significant change, in 2008, it will be impossible for beneficiaries to purchase comprehensive protection for the doughnut hole. In 2007, at least one company offered doughnut hole coverage in many states, though it came with high premiums. However, this plan experienced heavy financial losses, and it is not offering brand-name coverage in the doughnut hole for 2008.5"