A Mini History of the 'Doughnut Hole'

In 2003, AARP pushed for prescription drug coverage for older Americans through Medicare Part D.

But the way legislators divvied up the $400 billion in drug coverage has generated controversy, mostly because of a large coverage gap known as the "doughnut hole."

In this video, AARP CEO Bill Novelli explains AARP's part D position, and the government’s rationale for setting up the doughnut hole in funding.