Drug Pricing

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March 5, 2026

Medicare Savings Programs: Help Paying Medicare Premiums

Learn about the four Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI, QDWI), who qualifies, what costs each covers, and how to apply through your state Medicaid office.

Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: Third Round of Drugs Announced

CMS announced the third cycle of Medicare drug price negotiation, selecting 15 drugs including the first Part B medications. Here is what it means for you.

Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: Which Drugs Are Affected

Learn how Medicare's new drug price negotiation program works, which medications have negotiated prices, and how these changes affect your prescription costs.

The Out-of-Pocket Cap on Medicare Part D

Understand how the annual out-of-pocket cap on Medicare Part D works ($2,100 in 2026), who benefits most, and the Prescription Payment Plan option.

The Medicare Coverage Gap: How the Part D Donut Hole Works

Learn what the Medicare donut hole was, how the Inflation Reduction Act eliminated the Part D coverage gap, and how the new out-of-pocket cap works in 2026.

Medicare Part D Drug List: How Formulary Tiers and Coverage Work

Understand how Part D formularies are structured, how medications are grouped into tiers, and how to verify your drugs are covered.

Medicare Part D Plan Structure: Coverage Phases and How Plans Work

Understand how Part D prescription drug plans are organized, including coverage phases, formularies, and pharmacy networks.

Medicare Part D Explained: How Prescription Drug Coverage Works

Find out how Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage works, what it includes, and why it is important for Medicare beneficiaries.

Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: How Monthly Installments Work

Learn how the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan lets you spread Part D drug costs into monthly payments instead of paying all at once.

Does Medicare Cover Ozempic and Weight-Loss Drugs?

Find out which GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound Medicare covers, what conditions qualify, and what you may pay in 2026.

2026 Medicare Changes: What's New This Year

A comprehensive overview of all Medicare changes taking effect in 2026, including premium updates, new benefits, drug pricing reforms, and what you need to do.

This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation of any specific Medicare plan. Benefits, costs, and availability vary by plan and location. For complete information about your Medicare options, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY: 1-877-486-2048, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.