AARP Medicare Supplements Calculator
On AARP’s website they have what is called a “Doughnut Hole Calculator” which has been designed for the 2010 Plan to avoid falling into a gap for Medicare Part D coverage. It’s a four step tool that is very useful for saving you money on your health insurance quotes.
The Doughnut Hole Calculator is easy to use. First, gather your medications and drug plan cards and go onto AARP’s website. Enter the name of each drug, dosage, and how often you take it. Then you can view a chart to determine if you are going to hit the “doughnut hole” for Medicare Part D. The calculator will give you a list of alternative drugs that are similar to the prescribed drugs but they can dramatically reduce expenses and stretch your AARP Medicare supplements coverage. They supply a form letter you can print out and show your doctor to ensure the drugs will suit your needs.
You can learn more about avoiding a gap in your Medicare coverage on AARP’s website. You can also read and share experiences with the Doughnut Hole Calculator to see what other people are dealing with. There is an online community available to members which many find extremely valuable.
