Being aware of your Tricare catastrophic cap can help you plan your medical budget and make smart decisions about carrying ...

In 2024, seniors with Medicare Part D faced a much higher out-of-pocket cost of $8,000 before reaching the "catastrophic" coverage phase at which point Medicare, Part D, and the drug companies ...

Before the new law took effect in 2024, you had to spend $8,000 before reaching catastrophic coverage. You were in the donut hole once you reached $5,030 until you reached $8,000.

Historian Julian Zelizer says there was a time when voter unrest could move Congress. He recalls the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of the 1980s, which passed with bipartisan support. But when ...