- About the Project
- Educational Programming
- Reports on Part D Policy Details
- Comparing New York State Prescription Drug Plans
- 2009 Medicare Pocket Guide
- Anatomy of a Part D Plan
- Glossary of Terms
- Common Acronyms
- Preparing and Promoting an Enrollment Clinic
- Tip Sheets from CMS
- Medicare and You
- Affirmations
- Mission Vision and Objectives
Relevant Studies by Professor Jack Hoadley
Examination of Part D Formularies
Presentation Notes: In January 2006, many Medicare beneficiaries began receiving prescription benefits through the new Medicare Part D program. Beneficiaries have access to plans that vary broadly in terms of monthly premiums, the drugs covered, the cost sharing associated with covered drugs, and any restrictions on that coverage. This presentation examines the formularies of those plans offered on a national or near-national basis. In particular, it considers availability and cost for a sample of commonly prescribed generic and brand-name drugs, comparing the plan offerings available in both 2006 and 2007. The results underscore the need for beneficiaries to re-assess each year the Part D plan choices they have made for possible changes that could affect their access to needed medications and out-of-pocket costs.
Jack Hoadley is a health policy analyst and political scientist with over 20 years experience in the health policy field. He joined Georgetown University's Health Policy Institute in 2002, where he is conducting research projects on health financing topics, including Medicare and Medicaid, and with a particular focus on prescription drug issues. Recent projects have included studies of formularies and other cost containment approaches for prescription drugs, state experience with pharmaceutical assistance programs, the use of evidence-based medicine to manage pharmacy costs for Medicaid, and several projects relating to the implementation of Medicare Part D. Previously, he has held positions at the Department of Health and Human Services in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, the Physician Payment Review Commission and its successor, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, and the National Health Policy Forum.
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This material is based upon work supported by a grant from the Dean of the College of Human Ecology and Smith Lever funds from the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.