PHARMACEUTICALS: Critics Piling On CMS For Part D Web 'Tool'

Article Overview

This article discusses complaints from a patient-advocacy group about the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ online Medicare Part D Plan Finder and the overall complexity of the Medicare prescription drug program. It covers concerns about the number of plan options, the suitability of an Internet-based tool for older adults, and the burdens of comparing plan features and applying for low-income assistance. The piece is relevant to readers tracking Medicare Part D policy, beneficiary education, and health plan navigation issues.