Just received my 2026 Part D new premium. It is going from $18.20 to $72.30.
Key Reasons for the 2026 Increases:
- Increased Prescription Drug Costs:The cost of certain medications, such as GLP-1s (used for weight loss and diabetes), has significantly increased, driving up costs for Part D plans.
- Changes to Premium Stabilization:The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is reducing the government subsidies for Part D plans by decreasing the uniform reduction in the base beneficiary premium and modifying risk corridors.
- Return to “Regular Market Conditions”: Reducing the government’s financial support in the stabilization demonstration is intended to return the Part D program to more typical market operations, which can lead to higher premiums to reflect actual costs.
I bet you didn’t see that on TruthSocial. Sure, Donald Trump is all for average Americans, especially seniors.
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