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Medicare enrollees who buy the optional Part D drug benefit may see substantial premium price hikes — potentially up to $50 a month — when they shop for next year’s coverage. Such drug plans are used ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has started ...

Dear Toni: Currently, I am on a stand-alone Part D plan with a Medicare supplement because of my serious health issues. Last week, I received information about the 2026 changes to the Medicare Part D ...

Medicare enrollees who buy the optional Part D drug benefit may see substantial premium price hikes — potentially up to $50 a month — when they shop for next year’s coverage. Such drug plans are used ...

The average monthly bid submitted by insurers for 2026 prescription drug plans increased 33% from last year, according to data released by the CMS. Medicare beneficiaries have two options for ...

There’s good news in 2026 for seniors enrolled in Medicare Part D who rely on the priciest prescription drugs: 10 high-cost ...

Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall. The number of available, stand-alone drug plans has fallen for a few years, and that trend will ...

The Medicare system in the United States serves as a vital safety net for healthcare, particularly for older adults and certain individuals with disabilities. As healthcare expenses continue to rise, ...