Medicare beneficiaries in 2010 who needed expensive drugs would pay up to ____ out-of-pocket due to the "donut hole" in coverage under the MMA (2003).

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In 2010, Medicare beneficiaries who fell into the "donut hole" coverage gap under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003 were responsible for all of their prescription costs up to a certain limit, which could lead to out-of-pocket expenses of up to $4,550.

Medicare Beneficiaries in 2010 Who Needed Expensive Drugs Would Pay