It's not just Parts A and B that have changed in 2026.

We may only be one month into 2026, but the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is already planning the prices for ...

Medicare Part D is available to Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Part A or Part B. It works similarly to standard insurance plans. You pay monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and other ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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