New data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finds that 17 million people have received free preventive care this year, and 900,000 Medicare beneficiaries hit the prescription drug donut hole and received a 50 percent discount on their medication.
This data comes in the wake of the announcement that prescription drug premiums will not increase in 2012.
“The Affordable Care Act is delivering on its promise of better health care for people with Medicare,” said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in a statement. “People with Medicare who hit the donut hole are paying less for their prescription drugs, 17 million Americans have received free preventive services and prescription drug premiums will remain low. These are important steps that are making a difference in the lives of millions of Americans right now."
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