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Benedic N. Ippolito

Reporter · US

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Sep 10, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · by Benedic N. Ippolito

    The Uncertain Future of Medicare Part D and Options for Reform (opens the original)

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    The outlook for stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDPs), which are typically purchased by traditional Medicare enrollees, is uncertain. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) made Part D more generous but dramatically increased program costs, even relative to broader trends in prescription drug spending. The number of insurers offering PDPs has also declined substantially in recent years. This raises questions about the long-run viability of the PDP market, particularly as temporary federal subsid

  2. Article · Jul 29, 2026 · Benedic N. Ippolito

    Ending Temporary Part D Subsidies Makes Sense (opens the original)

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    The Trump Administration announced yesterday that it would finish phasing out a temporary subsidy program for Medicare prescription drug plans—a sensible decision given the program’s increased generosity and low premiums. Future changes should balance cost containment against any additional federal support. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) made Medicare prescription drug coverage much more generous for beneficiaries by imposing a new cap on out-of-pocket spending. It also put insurers on the ho

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