Mike Fierberg Quotes (6 Quotes)

They will not walk out of the pharmacy without their prescription. The plan has been tailored so these people do not lose coverage.

This is a new plan and to some extent it's all guesswork. We've been working very hard to make sure we've covered all the contingencies.

We've put thousands of people on the 800 line to make sure people don't have to wait.

They may be waiting for a shakeout they may be waiting for more information. Or they have decided they don't want coverage - it is a voluntary program, after all.

The vast majority of people who have signed up say they've had no problems. If there's a pattern of problems, that's news. But that's not what the majority of people are experiencing.

Many plans offer more than the standard benefit. Most offer a zero deductible and a flat rate, rather than a percentage co-pay. Some provide coverage in the gap between 2,250 and 5,100, especially for generic drugs.