Trump Ends Medicare Drug Subsidy, Raising Cost Concerns
The Trump administration is ending a Medicare Part D premium subsidy, a move that could raise costs for roughly 25 million seniors in 2027.
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The Trump administration is ending a Medicare Part D premium subsidy, a move that could raise costs for roughly 25 million seniors in 2027.
President Trump ends Medicare Part D premium subsidies, affecting 25 million seniors. Most will pay higher drug plan costs starting in 2027.
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