Coverage dated October 30, 2026 to November 3, 2026

Medicare drug plan costs to rise 50% next year

Headline from Casper Star-Tribune

Medicare enrollees who buy prescription drug plans will see average monthly premiums rise 50% next year, a new analysis shows.

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6 articles, oldest first.

  1. KFF Health News

    Medicare Drug Plans Are Hiking Premiums While Trump Claims Victory on Medicine Prices (opens KFF Health News)

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    KFF Health News's feed description

    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.

  2. The Columbian

    Medicare drug plans set to raise premiums in 2027 (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    Millions of Medicare enrollees who buy stand-alone prescription drug plans will see their average monthly premiums rise by 50 percent in 2027, a new analysis finds.

  3. Truthout

    As Trump Claims to Bring Drug Prices Down, Medicare Drug Plans Hike Premiums (opens Truthout)

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    Truthout's feed description

    Millions of Medicare enrollees will see premiums rise by 50 percent in 2027, a new analysis finds.

  4. Money Talks News

    Why Your Medicare Drug Plan Costs Will Be Higher in 2027 (opens Money Talks News)

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    Money Talks News's feed description

    Average Part D premiums are climbing from $34 to $51 a month, but shopping during open enrollment, which ends Dec. 7, could lower your bill.

  5. Casper Star-Tribune

    Medicare drug plan costs to rise 50% next year (opens Casper Star-Tribune)

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    Casper Star-Tribune's feed description

    Medicare enrollees who buy prescription drug plans will see average monthly premiums rise 50% next year, a new analysis shows.

  6. Newsweek

    Medicare Drug Costs Are Rising 50 Percent for Seniors: What To Know (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The average monthly premium for a stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plan is projected to rise from $34 in 2026 to $51 in 2027.