Medicare Part D - U.S. says Medicare drug plan costs steady in 2011 U.S.
U.S. says Medicare drug plan costs steady in 2011
U.S. health officials said on Wednesday they expect Medicare patients enrolled in the federal health insurance program's prescription drug benefit to see their premium costs remain flat next year.
Modest premium increase for Medicare drug plans
Seniors will see a modest increase in their Medicare prescription premiums next year but benefits will also improve, federal health officials said yesterday.
Average Medicare Drug Plan to Cost About $1 More in 2011, Says CMS
Aug. 19, 2010 The average monthly premium for a standard Medicare Part D drug plan in 2010 will be about one dollar more than this year, according the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The agency adds, however, that new discounts for brand-name drugs through the Affordable Care Act should make medications more affordable in the future.