Millions of Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in stand-alone prescription drug plans are projected to face an average 50% increase in monthly premiums in 2027, according to a new analysis.
That average increase, from $34 a month to $51, can be avoided by switching to less expensive plans during the program’s open enrollment period.
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