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Medicare drug plans are hiking premiums while Trump claims victory on medicine prices
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Medicare enrollees buying stand-alone prescription drug plans are facing steep premium increases for 2027, according to a new analysis. Average monthly premiums are set to rise 50%, from $34 to $51. The report says people can reduce the increase by switching to lower-cost plans during open enrollment, which runs through Dec. 7. The article highlights Robert Travis Scott of Abingdon, Virginia, whose AARP-UnitedHealthcare premium is projected to jump from $39.60 in 2026 to $121.90 in 2027, prompting him to find a Humana option for $19.30 with similar benefits. KFF’s Juliette Cubanski warns that higher hikes raise the stakes for seniors who don’t shop.
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