Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans Dominated the Rural Market in 2011

Date
09/2012
Description

Reports that as of May 2011, 59.1% of rural Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in Medicare Part D through insurance plans that provide coverage for prescription medications. Provides further detail of enrollment, including urban and rural enrollment by type of plan and by state.

Center
RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis
Authors
Leah Kemper, Abigail Barker, Fred Ullrich, Lisa Pollack, Timothy McBride, Keith Mueller