Source: Faith Leonard and Gretchen Jacobson, “What Does the Decline in Medicare Part D Plan Availability Mean for ...

The current state of the Medicare Part D market is a mixed bag, with premiums declining but many payers scaling back options, according to a new analysis from KFF. The report noted that the Centers ...

The Inflation Reduction of Act of 2022 included improvements to Medicare Part D, and some have already been enacted—$35 insulin, no more member cost share in the catastrophic phase of coverage, and ...

Medicare Part D covers prescription drugs for Medicare and can be purchased from a private insurance company. The average monthly premium for Part D is $46.50 in 2025, and the out-of-pocket maximum is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. The final numbers aren’t in yet, but it looks like premiums for Medicare ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. “FACT SHEET: Seniors Across the Country Are Saving Millions ...

The national average bid amount for Part D plans will increase from $64.28 in 2024 to $179.45 in 2025, according to information released Monday by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The ...

Medicare Part D prescription drug plans are, for those without serious health and hospitalization needs, the most important feature of their Medicare coverage. People with basic Medicare – Parts A and ...

Medicare Part D, or Medicare drug coverage, is a part of Medicare that can help you pay for a variety of medications. You can buy a stand-alone Part D policy if you have Original Medicare (Part A and ...

Medicare Part D is prescription drug coverage for people enrolled in Original Medicare. Part D plans must cover at least two drugs from each of the most commonly prescribed medication categories.

You can sign up for a Medicare Part D drug plan when initially eligible for Original Medicare. There’s a 3-month period starting when your Medicare parts A and B become active. During this time, you ...

Medicare Part D drug prices have increased by an average of 226% since market entry. These 25 drugs are responsible for $80.9 billion in total Part D spending in 2021. The new report (PDF) from AARP’s ...