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A phase in Medicare Part D where you pay a higher share of your drug costs after your total drug spending reaches a certain amount. Sometimes called the "donut hole." In 2025, the coverage gap was effectively eliminated for most beneficiaries due to the Inflation Reduction Act.
Also known as: Donut Hole
The point at which your total drug spending under Part D reaches a set threshold, after which you enter the coverage gap phase. This limit applies to the combined spending by you and your plan.
Also known as: ICL
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