Jeffords "DrugGap" Plan Would Grandfather Existing Medigap Benefits
Executive Summary
Sen. Jeffords' (R-Vt.) "DrugGap Insurance for Seniors Act" includes a "grandfather" clause to allow current medigap enrollees to keep their existing benefits.
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