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Grants & Programs » Archived Programs » Program on Medicare's Future
Addressing the Costs of Prescription Drugs for Medicare Beneficiaries
Award Amount:
$166,462
Approval Date:
April 13, 1999
Start Date:
May 1, 1999
End Date:
December 31, 2000
University of Maryland
100 North Green Street, Suite 600
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Principal Investigator:
Bruce Stuart, Ph.D.
The substantial cost of prescription drugs shouldered by Medicare beneficiaries is the subject of renewed national attention. Through analysis of the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey, this project will produce much-needed data on the current extent of insurance coverage for prescription drugs, the magnitude of individual out-of-pocket expenses, and trends in spending and coverage in recent years. After identifying options for a potential Medicare drug benefit, project staff will assess the relative impact of each on beneficiaries and the Medicare program itself.