Medicare Donut Hole 2026: How to Navigate Coverage Gaps and Minimize Prescription Drug Costs
Learn how Medicare's donut hole works in 2026, when you'll enter the coverage gap, and proven strategies to reduce prescription drug costs during this period.
Reviewed by Aaron Sims, Licensed Life & Health Agent since 2012Last updated February 11, 2026
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