The Kaiser Family Foundation has issued a collection of analyses related to the Medicare  Part D stand-alone drug plan options available to seniors for calendar year 2011.

These spotlights focuses on key aspects of the drug plan choices available and relevant trends since the Medicare drug benefit took effect in 2006. They were prepared by a team of researchers at Georgetown University, NORC and the Kaiser Family Foundation.

2012 analysis now available.

Analysis of Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in 2011 and Key Trends Since 2006

Medicare Part D 2011 Data Spotlight: The Coverage Gap

First Look at 2011 Plan Options: Plan Availability and Key Changes Since 2006