The donut hole (doughnut hole) is the risk sharing portion in Medicare Part D. Medicare beneficiaries with Part D coverage will reach the donut hole in 2014 when their combined drug costs for covered drugs hits $2,850.
When you reach the donut hole you pay a little over half (52.5%) the cost of your brand name meds and 72% of generics.
When you reach the donut hole you pay a little over half (52.5%) the cost of your brand name meds and 72% of generics.