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The Trump administration's move to end subsidies for Medicare drug plans could cost consumers
NPRWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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Federal subsidies that have helped defray insurers' Medicare drug costs will disappear at the end of the year. Millions of beneficiaries could face higher premiums in 2027.
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Federal subsidies that have helped defray insurers' Medicare drug costs will disappear at the end of the year. Millions of beneficiaries could face higher premiums in 2027.
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