Original Medicare beneficiaries can get prescription drug benefits through Medicare Part D, which is offered by private ...

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. Medicare enrollees who buy the optional Part D drug benefit may see substantial premium price hikes — potentially ...

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 ...

Employers offering prescription drug coverage must provide an annual notice to Medicare-eligible participants indicating whether their coverage is creditable, meaning it is expected to pay at least as ...

Medicare Part D plans in 2026 will exclude 16 commonly prescribed drugs, tighten brand-name coverage, and move more medications to higher-cost coinsurance tiers. While many Part D premiums will ...

Medicare Part B costs will rise in 2026. Here's what to expect, including higher prescription drug prices and payment changes ...

The drug coverage provided by Medicare Part D is a key part of a retiree’s health insurance, and there are many options to choose from. Since Part D plans can change from year to year — sometimes ...

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 ...