CMS Releases 2010 Medicare Part D Benefit Parameters
Medicare Part D Parameters
The 2010 parameters below were calculated using the annual percentage increase method. The 2010 annual percentage increase is 4.66%.
Standard Benefit Parameters
2009 2010
Deductible $ 295 $ 310
Initial Coverage Limit 2,700 2,830
Out-of-Pocket (OOP) Threshold 4,350 4,550
Minimum Co-Pays (Catastrophic Portion of Benefit)
Generic/Preferred Drug 2.40 2.50
All Other Drugs 6.00 6.30
Total Covered Part D Spending at OOP Threshold
The amount below represents a beneficiary’s total out-of-pocket expense before catastrophic coverage commences.
2009 2010
Total Out-of-Pocket Expense $ 6,153.75 $ 6,440.00
Retiree Drug Subsidy Amounts
Plan sponsors who qualify for the retiree drug subsidy (RDS) will be required to meet increased cost threshold and cost limit levels for 2010.
2009 2010
RDS Cost Threshold $ 295 $ 310
RDS Cost Limit $ 6,000 $6,300
Thus, the maximum potential subsidy per covered retiree has increased from $1,597.40 to $1677.20.
Effects of New Parameters
Plan sponsors that want to remain qualified for the employer retiree drug subsidy will need to determine if their 2010 prescription drug coverage is at least actuarially equivalent to the 2010 standard Medicare Part D coverage. Those who provide coverage directly or indirectly through a Part D plan may want to review the impact of these new parameters on their plans.
In any event, plan sponsors may want to evaluate whether to move Medicare retirees into other options for medical and/or drug coverage for 2010 as the marketplace continues to develop.
Conclusion
Buck’s consultants would be pleased to discuss the Medicare Part D parameters for 2010, and options for providing prescription drug coverage to your Medicare eligible retirees.
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