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Two factors determine your Part D co-pays:

 The amount your plan charges for each specific drug you take: Flat dollar co-pays stay the same all year, but those that are percentages of the cost of the drug can fluctuate throughout the year as the full price goes up or down. (I explain how plans determine co-pays in Chapter 14.)

 Which phase of coverage applies to you in Part D’s annual cycle: Are you in the deductible, initial coverage, doughnut hole, or catastrophic coverage phase when you fill prescriptions at different times of the year? (I explain the four phases of Part D coverage in Chapter 2.)

Part D plans can change the co-pays they charge for each drug every calendar year. And co-pays vary widely among different plans, even for the same drug. Both of these issues are good reasons to carefully compare plans each year to ensure you get the best deal. I explain how to do so in Chapter 15.