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Medicare Part D changes may cause higher premiums, fewer market options

by CAROLYN BOSTICK
Hagadone News Network | July 14, 2024 1:00 AM

Changes to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage are on the way.  

Under the Inflation Reduction Act, new policies were rolled out this year and more changes will be spread out over the next two years. 

Some of the changes include annual out-of-pocket costs will be capped at $2,000 for people with Medicare Part D in 2025 and the government will set prices in Part D program for the most-used drugs in Medicare in 2026. 

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