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Medicare Drug Plan Premiums Rise Amid Political Scrutiny

Updated 2026-10-30 09:05 UTC 1 source Negative

Medicare enrollees face a significant increase in prescription drug plan premiums for 2027. President Trump claims victory on lowering medicine prices, but the hike is causing concern.

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Millions of Medicare enrollees who buy stand-alone prescription drug plans will see their average monthly premiums rise by 50% in 2027, a new analysis finds. But enrollees can avoid the average increase by switching to lower-cost plans.
2026-10-30 09:01 UTC
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