Some of the most popular Medicare prescription drug plans face double-digit premium hikes next year.
Some of the most popular Medicare prescription drug plans face double-digit premium hikes next year.
Seven of the top 10 prescription plans are raising their premiums 11 to 23 percent, according to a report in September by Avalere Health.
It’s a reality check on a stream of upbeat Medicare announcements from the Obama administration, all against the backdrop of a hard-fought election. In August, officials had announced that the average premium for basic prescription drug coverage will stay the same in 2013, at $30 a month.
The administration’s number is accurate as an overall indicator for the entire market, but not very helpful to consumers individually as it doesn’t reflect price swings in the real world.
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