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The Trump administration's move to end subsidies for Medicare drug plans could cost consumers

Wednesday, July 29, 2026


The Trump administration ended federal subsidies for Medicare drug plans, a program that previously offset insurer costs for the coverage. Medicare beneficiaries may experience higher premiums beginning in 2027 as a result of the subsidy elimination.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/29/nx-s1-5912039/the-trump-administrations-move-to-end-subsidies-for-medicare-drug-plans-could-cost-consumers

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