Part D 'doughnut hole' threatens to burn holes in senior citizens' pockets (EARTHtimes.org)
The euphoria over Medicare's Part D drug plan is slowly dying as the senior citizens are coming to realize that the plan has holes that could cost them a big bundle on medicines. The hole, called 'doughnut hole', requires them to spend about US$3,600 from their own pockets once their Medicare tab reached US$2,250.

Analysis: Pitfalls for Part D's poorest? (UPI)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Medicare's widely-touted, feel-good announcement this week that its prescription drug benefit, Part D, will cost less than predicted belies some hidden trouble spots that have ramifications both for the long-term success of the federal entitlement, and for some of the nation's poorest and most vulnerable seniors.

Medicare drug plan (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
MEDICARE DRUG PLAN THE PLANS Any Medicare beneficiary can buy a Medicare Part D drug insurance policy -- a stand-alone plan or similar plans included in broader health coverage offered by Medicare Advantage plans. Many beneficiaries can get similar coverage through former employers, including the military or government. Low-income people may qualify for subsidized plans that offer nearly free