How the Inflation Reduction Act Is Affecting Medicare Part D Drug Costs

September 5, 2024

In an ironic move, it’s likely that Medicare Part D insurance premiums will rise next year even as a 2022 law sought to lower costs for patients,  but the administration is planning on implementing a program to stabilize the market.

Under the 2022 law, insurers must now make up the difference between costs formerly covered by patients and are raising drug premiums to compensate, explains host Stephanie Kennan. Join her as she explains the changes facing insurers and the efforts the government is making to stabilize the market during the transition brought about by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

Episode 34: September 5, 2024

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