Annual Medicare plan changes
316 articles on annual medicare plan changes.
- 2026 Medicare Advantage plan Maximum Out-Of-Pocket (MOOP) limits are changing and can reach $9,250 -- with 10.8 million members seeing a MOOP increase from $1 to $8,450.
Nov 22, 2025
- Changes in the national Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape result in slightly more 2026 SNP options and wider availability.
Nov 20, 2025
- Fewer 2026 stand-alone Medicare Part D (PDP) plans qualify for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium
Oct 4, 2025
- 2026 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) Outlook: Fewer 2026 Medicare Part D PDP options and some people may still pay higher 2026 Part D premiums
Oct 3, 2025
- A first look at the 2026 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) landscape.
Oct 1, 2025
- New highs and more lows: Will we be seeing a wider range of 2026 Medicare Part D PDP premiums?
Jul 30, 2025
- 2025 Medicare Advantage plan Maximum Out-Of-Pocket (MOOP) limits are changing and can reach $9,350 -- with 9.2 million members seeing a MOOP increase from $50 to $6,450.
Oct 13, 2024
- Changes in the national Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape result in slightly more 2025 SNP options and wider availability.
Oct 12, 2024
- Fewer 2025 stand-alone Medicare Part D (PDP) plans qualify for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium
Oct 3, 2024
- Q1Medicare Top 12 highlights of the 2025 Medicare Advantage plan landscape
Oct 12, 2024
- The number of 2025 Medicare Advantage plan choices decrease
Oct 9, 2024
- Significantly more 2025 Medicare Advantage plans include a Medicare Part B premium Giveback feature.
Oct 9, 2024
- 2025 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) Outlook: Fewer 2025 Medicare Part D PDP options and some people may still pay higher 2025 Part D premiums
Oct 3, 2024
- CMS strives to stabilize 2025 Medicare Part D premiums, but at what cost?
Oct 6, 2024
- Will preferred pharmacy pricing save you money in 2024?
Oct 22, 2023
- Changes in the national Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape result in slightly more 2024 SNP options and wider availability.
Oct 7, 2023
- 2024 Medicare Advantage plan Maximum Out-Of-Pocket (MOOP) limits are changing and can reach $8,850 -- with 4.4 million members seeing a MOOP increase from $50 to $5,400.
Oct 7, 2023
- Slightly more 2024 Medicare Advantage plans include a Medicare Part B premium Giveback feature.
Oct 7, 2023
- 2024 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) premiums remain low - with more $0 premium options.
Oct 7, 2023
- The number of 2024 Medicare Advantage plan choices remains stable with a decrease in HMOs and an increase in local PPO options.
Oct 7, 2023
- Q1Medicare Top 10 highlights of the 2024 Medicare Advantage plan landscape
Oct 7, 2023
- 2024 Medicare Part D PDP Outlook: Fewer 2024 Medicare Part D PDP options and most people in 2023 plans may pay higher 2024 Part D premiums
Oct 5, 2023
- Fewer 2024 stand-alone Medicare Part D (PDP) options with fewer PDPs qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium
Sep 29, 2023
- 73% of people currently enrolled in a 2023 stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plan may see premium increases in 2024
Sep 29, 2023
- CMS projects a 1.8% decrease in 2024 average total Medicare prescription drug plan premium.
Aug 18, 2023
- How 2024 Medicare Part D drug coverage is changing and will help save on prescription costs.
Dec 14, 2023
- 2023 Medicare Part D plan outlook: More 2023 Medicare Part D PDP options and most people in 2022 plans may pay higher 2023 Part D premiums
Oct 2, 2022
- CMS projects a 1.8% decrease in 2023 Medicare prescription drug plan premiums
Aug 1, 2022
- Almost 3 million people are currently enrolled in non-renewing 2022 Medicare plans and 1.4 million people will lose their 2023 Medicare plan coverage
Oct 19, 2022
- Top 10 ways your current 2022 Medicare plan can change in 2023
Nov 26, 2022
- Medicare announces 2023 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles
Sep 27, 2022
- Will preferred pharmacy pricing save you money in 2023?
Oct 20, 2022
- Medicare Part D plan changes: Examples of how 2023 Medicare Part D plans change formulary cost-sharing.
Oct 21, 2022
- Almost 1.5 million people will see at least a 50% increase in their 2023 Medicare Part D plan premiums
Oct 19, 2022
- Almost 3.8 million Medicare beneficiaries will see at least 100 more medications on their 2023 Medicare Part D drug plan formulary
Oct 20, 2022
- Over 15 million people enrolled in a 2022 Medicare PDP will see an increase of $20 to $155 in their 2023 initial deductible
Oct 18, 2022
- 2023 Medicare Advantage plan Maximum Out-Of-Pocket (MOOP) limits are changing and can reach $8,300 -- with 1.4 million members seeing a MOOP increase from $50 to $4,850
Sep 26, 2022
- Fewer Medicare Advantage plans will offer the standard Initial Coverage Limit in 2023
Oct 4, 2022
- 2023 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) premiums remain low - with more $0 premium options
Oct 4, 2022
- More 2023 Medicare Advantage plan choices, with increases in HMO and local PPO options
Oct 4, 2022
- More $0 premium 2023 Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) with a $0 initial deductible
Oct 4, 2022
- Significant changes in the 2023 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape
Oct 4, 2022
- Many counties across the country will see one or more 2022 Medicare Advantage plans discontinued in 2023
Oct 4, 2022
- Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): Changes to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage 2023 and beyond.
Aug 16, 2023
- 2022 CMS Press release: 2023 Medicare plan premiums decline while plans continue offering a wide range of coverage benefits
Sep 30, 2022
- Most 2023 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans will have some initial deductible
Oct 1, 2022
- Overall fewer 2023 stand-alone Medicare Part D plans (PDPs) qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium
Sep 30, 2022
- 64% of people currently enrolled in a 2022 stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plan may see premium increases in 2023
Sep 30, 2022
- Information update: the 2023 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage 30-day cost-sharing and health benefit information is now online at Q1Medicare.com
Oct 5, 2022
- Q1Medicare Top 10 highlights of the 2023 Medicare Advantage plan landscape
Oct 8, 2022
- 2023 Medicare Part D preview: CMS releases 2023 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Apr 4, 2022
- 2021 CMS Press release: 2022 Medicare Advantage plan premiums decline while plans continue offering a wide range of coverage benefits
Sep 29, 2021
- The 2026 Medicare annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) begins today, October 15th and continues through December 7th
Oct 15, 2025
- More $0 premium 2022 Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) with a $0 initial deductible
Oct 2, 2021
- Significant changes in the 2022 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape
Oct 2, 2021
- 2022 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) premiums remain low - with more $0 premium options
Oct 2, 2021
- Many counties across the country will see one or more 2021 Medicare Advantage plans discontinued in 2022
Oct 1, 2021
- 2022 Medicare Advantage plan Maximum Out-Of-Pocket (MOOP) limits are changing and can reach $7,550.
Oct 2, 2021
- More 2022 Medicare Advantage plans in many areas across the country with continued low monthly premiums
Oct 4, 2021
- More 2022 Medicare Advantage plan choices, with increases in HMO and local PPO options
Oct 1, 2021
- Most 2022 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans will have some initial deductible
Sep 29, 2021
- Almost all states will offer fewer 2022 stand-alone Medicare Part D plans (PDPs) qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium
Sep 29, 2021
- 84% of people currently enrolled in a 2021 stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plan may see premium increases in 2022
Sep 30, 2021
- Changes in stand-alone Medicare Part D PDP premiums from 2007 to 2022 - The Highs and Lows
Sep 30, 2021
- 23% Fewer stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) options in 2022
Sep 29, 2021
- More Medicare Advantage plans will offer a variation on the standard Initial Coverage Limit in 2022
Oct 16, 2021
- Top 10 ways your current 2021 Medicare plan can change in 2022
Oct 21, 2021
- More 2023 Medicare Advantage plans with a Medicare Part B premium Giveback feature
Oct 9, 2022
- Over 4.4 million people currently enrolled in a 2021 Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plans will be automatically moved to a different 2022 Medicare plan
Oct 6, 2021
- Will preferred pharmacy pricing save you money in 2022?
Oct 16, 2021
- Annual Medicare drug plan changes: Examples of how 2022 Medicare Part D plans change formulary cost-sharing.
Oct 16, 2021
- Reminder of three important 2020 changes to Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans that can affect your 2022 healthcare coverage
Sep 1, 2021
- Over 1.1 million Medicare beneficiaries will see at least 100 fewer medications on their 2022 Medicare Part D drug plan formulary
Oct 16, 2021
- Over 13.2 million people enrolled in a 2021 Medicare PDP will see an increase of $20 to $275 in their 2022 initial deductible
Oct 16, 2021
- Almost 4.4 million people will see at least a 20% increase in their 2022 Medicare Part D plan premiums
Oct 16, 2021
- Over 190,000 people are currently enrolled in non-renewing 2021 Medicare plans and will lose their 2022 Medicare plan coverage
Oct 16, 2021
- 2022 Medicare Part D plan outlook: Fewer 2022 Medicare Part D PDP options and most people in 2021 plans may pay higher 2022 Part D premiums
Oct 3, 2021
- Why you may be paying more for your Prescription Drug Coverage in 2021
Feb 22, 2021
- CMS projects a 4.9% increase in 2022 Medicare prescription drug plan premiums
Jul 29, 2021
- Medicare Part D 2022: CMS releases finalized 2022 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Jan 16, 2021
- Top 10 ways your current 2020 Medicare plan can change in 2021
Oct 23, 2020
- Over 1.8 million people are currently enrolled in a 2020 Medicare Part D plan that is changing names in 2021
Oct 16, 2020
- Over 1.5 million people currently enrolled in a 2020 Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plans will be automatically moved to another 2021 Medicare plan
Oct 16, 2020
- Will preferred pharmacy pricing save you money in 2021?
Oct 16, 2020
- Annual Medicare drug plan changes: Examples of how 2021 Medicare Part D plans change formulary cost-sharing.
Oct 3, 2020
- Over 2 million Medicare beneficiaries will see at least 100 fewer medications on their 2021 Medicare Part D drug plan formulary
Oct 16, 2020
- Over 1.6 million people enrolled in a 2020 Medicare PDP will see an increase of $20 to $190 in their 2021 initial deductible
Oct 16, 2020
- Almost 3 million people will see at least a 20% increase in their 2021 Medicare Part D plan premiums
Oct 16, 2020
- Over 1.1 million people are currently enrolled in non-renewing 2020 Medicare Advantage plans and may lose their 2021 Medicare plan coverage
Oct 16, 2020
- Fewer Medicare Advantage plans will offer a variation on the standard Initial Coverage Limit in 2021
Oct 3, 2020
- Many counties across the country will see one or more 2020 Medicare Advantage plans discontinued in 2021
Sep 28, 2020
- 2021 Medicare Advantage Maximum Out-Of-Pocket (MOOP) limits are changing and can now reach $7,550.
Sep 28, 2020
- More $0 premium 2021 Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) with a $0 initial deductible
Sep 28, 2020
- Significant changes in the 2021 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape
Sep 28, 2020
- 2021 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) premiums remain low - with more $0 premium options
Sep 28, 2020
- More 2021 Medicare Advantage plan choices, with increases in HMO and local PPO options
Sep 28, 2020
- Q1Medicare Initial Analysis of 2021 PDP Landscape: More low-cost 2021 Medicare Part D PDP options, but many people in 2020 plans may pay higher 2021 Part D premiums
Sep 28, 2020
- More 2021 stand-alone Medicare Part D PDP options, but many people in 2020 plans will pay higher Part D premiums in 2021.
Sep 24, 2020
- 2020 CMS Press release: 2021 Medicare Advantage plan premiums continue to decline while plan choices and benefits increase
Sep 24, 2020
- Most 2021 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans will have some initial deductible
Sep 26, 2020
- Many states will offer more 2021 stand-alone Medicare Part D plans (PDPs) qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium
Sep 27, 2020
- Sixty-seven percent of Medicare Part D beneficiaries may have higher monthly stand-alone 2021 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums
Sep 27, 2020
- Changes in stand-alone Medicare Part D PDP premiums from 2007 to 2021 - The Highs and Lows
Sep 27, 2020
- More stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) options in 2021
Sep 27, 2020
- CMS projects slightly higher 2021 Medicare prescription drug plan premiums
Jul 30, 2020
- Medicare Part D 2021: CMS releases finalized 2021 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Apr 6, 2020
- Preview Medicare Part D 2021: CMS releases the proposed 2021 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Feb 6, 2020
- Why you may be paying more for your Prescription Drug Coverage in 2020
Feb 18, 2020
- Medicare.gov Find your old drug list tool -- only available until the end of Open Enrollment
Oct 23, 2019
- Top Ten Ways Your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan Can Change in 2020
Oct 23, 2019
- Almost 2.5 million Medicare beneficiaries will see at least 100 fewer medications on their 2020 Medicare Part D drug plan formulary
Oct 16, 2019
- The 2020 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) begins today, October 15th, and continues through December 7th.
Oct 15, 2019
- Will your 2019 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan begin using preferred pharmacy pricing in 2020?
Oct 7, 2019
- Examples of how 2020 Medicare Part D plans can change prescription cost-sharing designs
Oct 7, 2019
- More Medicare Advantage plans will offer some variation of the standard Initial Coverage Limit in 2020
Oct 3, 2019
- Over 6.7 million people enrolled in a 2019 Medicare PDP will see an increase of $25 to $435 in their 2020 initial deductible
Oct 2, 2019
- Over 4 million people will see at least a 20% increase in their 2020 Medicare Part D plan premiums
Oct 2, 2019
- Over 1.1 million people are currently enrolled in non-renewing 2019 Medicare Advantage plans and may lose their 2020 Medicare plan coverage
Oct 2, 2019
- Q1Group 2020 MA/MAPD Analysis: Medicare beneficiaries can expect more Medicare plan options, continued low monthly premiums, more D-SNPs, and slightly more Medicare Advantage plans offering some Donut Hole coverage
Sep 29, 2019
- Many counties across the country will see one or more 2019 Medicare Advantage plans discontinued in 2020
Sep 27, 2019
- A comparison of the Maximum Out-Of-Pocket Limit (MOOP) range for 2020 Medicare Advantage plans as compared to 2019 Medicare Advantage plans
Sep 27, 2019
- More $0 premium 2020 Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) with a $0 initial deductible
Sep 27, 2019
- Significant changes in the 2020 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape
Sep 27, 2019
- 2020 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) premiums remain low - with more $0 premium options
Sep 27, 2019
- More 2020 Medicare Advantage plan choices, with increases in HMO and local PPO options
Sep 27, 2019
- More low-cost 2020 Medicare Part D PDP options, but many people in 2019 plans may pay higher 2020 Part D premiums
Sep 26, 2019
- 2019 CMS Press release: 2020 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plan premiums continue to decline while plan choices and benefits increase
Sep 24, 2019
- A first look at the 2020 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) landscape
Sep 24, 2019
- Q1Group 2020 PDP Analysis: Most 2020 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans will have some initial deductible
Sep 25, 2019
- Q1Group 2020 PDP Analysis: Most states will offer the same number of Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium in 2020
Sep 25, 2019
- Q1Group 2020 PDP Analysis: 58% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries can expect higher monthly stand-alone 2020 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums
Sep 25, 2019
- Q1Group 2020 PDP Analysis: 2007 to 2020 stand-alone Medicare Part D premiums - The Highs and Lows
Sep 22, 2019
- Q1Group 2020 PDP Analysis: More stand-alone 2020 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan choices
Sep 22, 2019
- Medicare Part D 2020: CMS releases the finalized 2020 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Apr 2, 2019
- Preview Medicare Part D 2020: CMS releases the proposed 2020 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Jan 30, 2019
- How is your 2018 Medicare plan changing in 2019?
Oct 15, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 MA/MAPD Analysis Summary: Stable Medicare Advantage plan premiums, but beneficiaries in many counties will find significant changes in plan coverage and availability
Oct 10, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 PDP Analysis: Will your 2018 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan begin using preferred pharmacy pricing in 2019?
Oct 20, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 Drug Plan Analysis: Examples of how 2019 Medicare Part D plans can change prescription cost-sharing designs
Oct 19, 2018
- 2019 Medicare Drug Plan Analysis: Over 11 million Medicare beneficiaries will see at least 100 fewer medications on their 2019 Medicare Part D drug plan formulary
Oct 19, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 Medicare Part D Analysis: 613,285 people enrolled in a 2018 Medicare PDP will see an increase of 10% to 315% in their 2019 initial deductible
Oct 19, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 Medicare PDP Analysis: Over 4.5 million people will see an increase of 20% or more in their 2019 Medicare Part D plan premiums
Oct 19, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 Medicare Plan Analysis: Over 1.5 million members in non-renewing 2018 Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans may lose their 2019 Medicare plan coverage
Oct 18, 2018
- A comparison of the Maximum Out-Of-Pocket Limit (MOOP) range for 2019 Medicare Advantage plans as compared to 2018 Medicare Advantage plans
Oct 4, 2018
- More Medicare Advantage plans will offer some variation of the standard Initial Coverage Limit in 2019
Oct 4, 2018
- More $0 premium 2019 Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) with a $0 initial deductible
Oct 4, 2018
- More 2019 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) options - with significant changes in the 2019 SNP landscape
Oct 7, 2018
- 2019 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) premiums remain low
Oct 7, 2018
- Many counties across the country will see a reduction in the available 2019 Medicare Advantage plans
Oct 4, 2018
- More 2019 Medicare Advantage plan choices, with increases in HMO and local PPO options
Oct 6, 2018
- Medicare beneficiaries will have more 2019 Medicare Part D PDP choices and many people will pay slightly higher 2019 monthly PDP premiums
Sep 29, 2018
- 2018 CMS Press release: Medicare Advantage premiums continue to decline while plan choices and benefits increase in 2019
Sep 28, 2018
- A first look at the 2019 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) landscape
Sep 28, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 PDP Analysis: More stand-alone 2019 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan choices
Sep 29, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 PDP Analysis: 2007 to 2019 stand-alone Medicare Part D premiums - The highs and lows
Sep 29, 2018
- 2018 CMS Press Release: "Medicare Part D premiums continue to decline in 2019"
Jul 31, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 PDP Analysis: 60.9% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries can expect higher monthly stand-alone 2019 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums
Sep 29, 2018
- Analysis of the 2021 Medicare Advantage Plan Landscape
Oct 1, 2020
- Looking toward 2019: CMS finalizes 2019 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Apr 3, 2018
- Are you being reassigned to another Medicare Part D plan in 2018?
Oct 22, 2017
- The 2021 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) begins today, October 15th, and continues through December 7th
Aug 28, 2020
- How is your 2017 Medicare plan changing in 2018?
Nov 2, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 stand-alone Medicare Part D Analysis Summary: Many Medicare beneficiaries will see higher stand-alone Medicare Part D plan premiums and a few more PDP choices
Oct 1, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 Medicare drug plan Analysis: Over 6 million Medicare beneficiaries will see at least 100 drugs removed from their 2018 Medicare Part D drug plan formularies
Oct 21, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 Medicare PDP Analysis: Over 6 million people will see an increase of 20% or more in their 2018 Medicare Part D plan premiums
Oct 22, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 Drug Plan Analysis: Examples of how 2018 Medicare Part D plans can change prescription cost-sharing designs
Oct 20, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 Medicare Plan Analysis: Over 1.2 million members in non-renewing 2017 Medicare Advantage plans may lose their 2018 Medicare plan coverage
Oct 22, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 Medicare Part D Analysis: 400,000 people enrolled in a 2017 Medicare PDP will see an increase of 11% to 23% in their 2018 initial deductible
Oct 21, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 MA/MAPD Analysis: Fewer Medicare Advantage plans will offer some variation of the standard Initial Coverage Limit in 2018
Oct 4, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 MA/MAPD Analysis: A comparison of the Maximum Out-Of-Pocket Limit (MOOP) range for 2018 Medicare Advantage plans as compared to 2017 Medicare Advantage plans
Oct 3, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 MA/MAPD Analysis: More $0 premium 2018 Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) with a $0 initial deductible
Oct 4, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 MA/MAPD Analysis: Changes in the 2018 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape still result in a net gain of 2018 SNPs
Oct 4, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 MA/MAPD Analysis: 2018 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) premiums remain low
Oct 3, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 MA/MAPD Analysis: More 2018 Medicare Advantage plan choices, with increases in HMO and local PPO options
Oct 4, 2017
- A brief overview of the 2018 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) landscape
Oct 1, 2017
- 2017 CMS Press release: Medicare offers more health coverage choices and decreased premiums in 2018
Sep 29, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 PDP Analysis: About 61% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries can expect higher monthly stand-alone 2018 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums
Sep 30, 2017
- 2017 CMS Press Release: "Medicare Issues Projected Drug Premiums for 2018"
Aug 1, 2017
- CMS releases finalized defined standard 2018 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan coverage parameters
Apr 24, 2017
- A preview of 2018: CMS releases the proposed 2018 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Feb 1, 2017
- Q1Group 2017 PDP Analysis: Is your 2016 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan still being offered in 2017?
Oct 7, 2016
- Q1Group 2019 PDP Analysis: Most 2019 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans will have some initial deductible ranging from $15 to $415
Sep 28, 2018
- Are you being reassigned to another Medicare Part D plan in 2017?
Oct 15, 2016
- Q1Group 2017 MA/MAPD Analysis: 2017 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) premiums remain stable
Oct 1, 2016
- Q1Group 2017 MA/MAPD Analysis: A few more 2017 Medicare Advantage plan choices, but fewer PFFS and MMP options.
Oct 3, 2016
- Q1Group 2017 MA/MAPD Analysis: Changes in the 2017 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape still result in a net gain of 2017 SNPs
Sep 29, 2016
- Q1Group 2017 MA/MAPD Analysis: Slightly fewer $0 premium 2017 Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) with a $0 initial deductible
Sep 29, 2016
- Q1Group 2018 MA/MAPD Analysis: Many counties across the country will see a reduction in the available 2018 Medicare Advantage plans
Sep 29, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 MA/MAPD Analysis Summary: Stable Medicare Advantage plan premiums, but beneficiaries in many counties will find significant changes in plan coverage and availability
Oct 9, 2017
- Q1Group 2017 MA/MAPD Analysis: More Medicare Advantage plans will offer some variation of the standard Initial Coverage Limit in 2017
Sep 29, 2016
- Q1Group 2017 PDP Analysis: Fewer 2017 Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs) will have a $0 Initial Deductible
Sep 27, 2016
- Q1Group 2017 PDP Analysis: 2007 to 2017 stand-alone Medicare Part D premiums - The highs and lows
Sep 27, 2016
- Q1Group 2017 PDP Analysis: About 65% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries can expect higher monthly stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums in 2017
Sep 25, 2016
- Changes are coming for 2019 Medicare Part D plans: A few highlights from the 2019 final CMS Call Letter and Final Rule
Apr 3, 2018
- Q1Group 2017 PDP Analysis: Fewer stand-alone 2017 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan choices
Sep 22, 2016
- Q1Group 2017 PDP Analysis: Many states will have the same or more 2017 Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the $0 Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) premium than in 2016
Sep 28, 2016
- 2016 CMS Press release: Medicare projects relatively stable average prescription drug premiums in 2017
Aug 1, 2016
- The Donut Hole Discount increases in 2017 (... and what this means to you)
Aug 13, 2016
- A preview into 2017: CMS releases finalized standard 2017 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan coverage parameters
Apr 10, 2016
- 2017 CMS Advance Notice: A preview into next year's Medicare Part D standard prescription drug plan coverage
Feb 19, 2016
- Q1Group 2016 Drug Plan Analysis: Example of how 2016 Medicare Part D plans can change prescription co-payments or cost-sharing designs
Oct 20, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: Approximately 573,000 Medicare beneficiaries will see an increase of 16% or more in their 2016 Medicare Part D initial deductible
Oct 21, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: Over 600,000 Medicare beneficiaries will find that their 2015 stand-alone Medicare Part D plan is changing names in 2016
Oct 19, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: Is your 2015 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan still being offered in 2016?
Oct 19, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 MA/MAPD Analysis Summary: Stable Medicare Advantage plan premiums, but beneficiaries in many counties will find significant changes in plan availability
Oct 18, 2015
- Are you being reassigned to another Medicare Part D plan in 2016?
Oct 14, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 MA/MAPD Analysis: Many counties across the country will see a sharp reduction in the available 2016 Medicare Advantage plans
Oct 16, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 MA/MAPD Analysis Summary: Overall more 2016 Medicare Advantage plan choices - Medicare Advantage landscape changes 2013 to 2016
Oct 10, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 MA/MAPD Analysis: Medicare Advantage plans (MAs and MAPDs) shows premium stability since 2014
Oct 9, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 MA/MAPD Analysis: More Medicare Advantage plans will offer some variation of the standard Initial Coverage Limit in 2016
Oct 16, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: 2016 Medicare Part D plan landscape data changes reduce the number of Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy $0 premium in some states.
Oct 7, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: About 77% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries can expect higher monthly stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums in 2016
Oct 2, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis Summary: Many Medicare beneficiaries will see higher plan premiums and find fewer plan choices.
Oct 5, 2015
- Q1Group analysis finds Florida seniors will have fewer 2016 stand-alone Medicare Part D plan choices and higher monthly premiums.
Sep 21, 2015
- Q1Group 2018 PDP Analysis: More stand-alone 2018 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan choices
Sep 29, 2017
- 12 reasons why you may be paying more for your 2019 Medicare prescription drug coverage
Feb 11, 2019
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: Fewer stand-alone 2016 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan choices
Sep 24, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 Medicare drug plan Analysis: Over 10 million Medicare beneficiaries will see at least 100 drugs removed from their 2016 Medicare Part D drug plan formularies
Oct 22, 2015
- Q1Group 2018 PDP Analysis: Will your 2017 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan begin using preferred pharmacy pricing in 2018?
Sep 27, 2017
- Almost six million Medicare beneficiaries will see a monthly Medicare Part D premium increase of over 20%
Oct 20, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: Fewer 2016 Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs) will have a $0 Initial Deductible
Oct 2, 2015
- CMS Press release: Medicare Advantage premiums remain stable in 2017; beneficiaries have saved over $23.5 billion on prescription drugs
Sep 22, 2016
- CMS Press release: 2016 Medicare Advantage premiums remain stable; enrollment at all-time high
Sep 21, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: 2016 stand-alone Medicare Part D premiums: The highs and lows
Oct 1, 2015
- 2015 CMS Press release: "[2016] Medicare prescription drug premiums projected to remain stable"
Jul 29, 2015
- Q1Group 2018 PDP Analysis: Most states will offer fewer 2018 Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium
Sep 30, 2017
- A short preview of 2016 standard Medicare Part D prescription drug plan coverage
May 26, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 MA/MAPD Analysis: Slightly fewer $0 premium 2016 Medicare Advantage plans (MAPDs) that include prescription drug coverage and a $0 initial deductible.
Oct 16, 2015
- CMS projects lower 2020 Medicare prescription drug plan premiums
Jul 31, 2019
- Why you may be paying more in 2015: Changes in 2015 prescription co-payments or cost-sharing designs
Feb 4, 2015
- Example of 2015 stand-alone Medicare Part D plan consolidations
Nov 4, 2014
- Why you may be paying more in 2015: Your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan now has a deductible.
Feb 3, 2015
- How the introduction of generic drugs shapes future Medicare Part D formularies
Apr 30, 2018
- Reminder: the 2015 annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) ends tonight, Sunday, December 7th at midnight.
Dec 7, 2014
- Q1Group 2018 PDP Analysis: Most 2018 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans will have some initial deductible ranging from $35 to $405
Sep 30, 2017
- What are the 2015 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Advantage - Prescription Drug (MAPD) plan types and how many of each are being offered compared to prior years?
Sep 27, 2014
- Low Income Subsidy Qualifying stand-alone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans 2015 vs. 2014
Sep 26, 2014
- CMS Press release: Medicare Advantage enrollment at all-time high; premiums remain affordable
Sep 18, 2014
- A number of 2014 stand-alone Medicare Part D plans are no longer available (or being re-named) in 2015
Sep 19, 2014
- What can you expect from 2015 Medicare Advantage plans?
Oct 10, 2014
- Q1Group 2018 PDP Analysis: 2007 to 2018 stand-alone Medicare Part D premiums - The highs and lows
Sep 30, 2017
- ANOC Reminder: How is your 2015 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan changing in 2016?
Oct 24, 2015
- Why you may be paying more for your prescriptions in 2018
Mar 7, 2018
- 2015 California Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the full-LIS $0 premium
Sep 19, 2014
- About 70% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries can expect higher monthly 2015 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums
Sep 19, 2014
- Monthly 2015 Medicare Part D Premiums: The Highs and Lows
Sep 19, 2014
- Most 2015 Medicare Part D Plans Will Have an Initial Deductible
Sep 19, 2014
- A preview of 2019: CMS releases the proposed 2019 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Feb 2, 2018
- Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) recipients still will have some $0 premium qualifying Part D plan choices for 2015
Sep 18, 2014
- Q1Group 2016 MA/MAPD Analysis: Changes in the 2016 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape still result in a net gain of 2016 SNPs
Oct 14, 2015
- If I do not use any prescription medications, should I just join a 2015 Medicare Part D plan or Medicare Advantage plan with prescription coverage that has the lowest monthly premium?
Sep 26, 2014
- Is your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan still being offered in 2015?
Oct 2, 2014
- Are you being reassigned to another Medicare Part D plan in 2015?
Oct 1, 2014
- What can you expect from 2015 stand-alone Medicare Part D plans?
Oct 10, 2014
- There will be fewer stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan choices in 2015
Sep 18, 2014
- Paying more for your 2017 Medicare Part D medications? Check for changes in your 2017 Medicare drug plan's co-payments or cost-sharing designs.
Jan 31, 2017
- CMS Press release: "Medicare prescription drug premiums projected to remain low"
Jul 31, 2014
- When will the 2026 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan information be available?
Sep 19, 2025
- May 2014 Medicare Part D drug plan formulary updates are now online
Jun 3, 2014
- What to do if your medication needs change after joining your Part D plan.
Jun 2, 2014
- I have the same Medicare drug plan as I had in 2013, so why am I now paying more for my 2014 prescriptions?
Jan 5, 2014
- How Drugs are Organized on the 2014 Plan Formularies - Drug Tier Meanings
Jan 1, 2014
- New Rx$ Feature Showing Formulary Cost-Sharing for Preferred and Non-Preferred Network Pharmacies
Nov 7, 2013
- Paying more for your medications in 2017? Check for increases in your 2017 prescription co-payments or cost-sharing.
Feb 4, 2017
- Is your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan still being offered in 2014?
Oct 15, 2013
- Are you being reassigned to another Medicare Part D plan in 2014?
Oct 15, 2013
- What can you expect from 2014 stand-alone Medicare Part D plans?
Sep 20, 2013
- There will be fewer stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan choices in 2014
Sep 19, 2013
- I do not understand how you can say that $31 is the 2014 national average Medicare Part D premium!
Aug 20, 2013
- A preview to your 2014 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan coverage
Aug 26, 2013
- HHS News Release: Medicare drug premiums remain stable four years in a row
Jul 30, 2013
- Q1Group 2017 MA Analysis: A preliminary summary of the 2017 Medicare Advantage plan landscape
Sep 25, 2016
- Paying more for your 2017 medications? Your drug purchase may still be within your new Medicare Part D plan's initial deductible and you are paying full retail costs for your prescriptions.
Feb 5, 2017
- Preview of Your 2014 Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Coverage
Apr 2, 2013
- CMS Proposes 2014 Payment and Policy Updates for Medicare Health and Drug Plans
Feb 15, 2013
- The 2013 Medicare Part D annual Open Enrollment Period Begins Today
Oct 15, 2012
- Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) recipients still will have some $0 premium qualifying Part D plan choices for 2013
Oct 4, 2012
- More 2013 Medicare Part D Plans Will Be Offering Donut Hole Coverage
Oct 3, 2012
- Most 2013 Medicare Part D Plans Will Have an Initial Deductible
Oct 2, 2012
- Monthly 2013 Medicare Part D Premiums: The Highs and Lows
Oct 1, 2012
- 83% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries can expect higher monthly 2013 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums
Sep 23, 2012
- Preview into 2013: About the Same Number of Medicare Part D Plan Choices in 2013
Sep 22, 2012
- What Can You Expect From the 2013 Stand-Alone Medicare Part D Plans?
Sep 21, 2012
- 2013 California Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the full-LIS $0 premium
Sep 20, 2012
- CMS Press Release: Medicare Advantage remains strong
Sep 19, 2012
- Average 2013 Medicare Part D Plan Premiums Remain About the Same
Aug 12, 2012
- HHS News Release: Medicare prescription drug premiums to remain steady for third straight year
Aug 6, 2012
- 2012 Medicare Advantage Plan Health Benefit or Coverage Details Now Online
Oct 10, 2011
- Will your current 2011 Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan be discontinued in 2012?
Oct 7, 2011
- Changes in 2012 Medicare Part D Plan Medication Co-payments or Cost-Sharing Designs
Oct 6, 2011
- Remember ... Some 2011 Medicare Part D plans will change their names, be consolidated into other plan or will be discontinued in 2012
Oct 5, 2011
- Some Good News: Not all 2012 Medicare Part D plans changed significantly
Oct 5, 2011
- Example changes in 2012 Medicare Part D Plan premiums and Initial Deductibles
Oct 4, 2011
- Would you like an easier way to see some of the changes in your 2012 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan coverage?
Oct 3, 2011
- How to learn more about the changes in your 2012 Medicare Part D plan.
Oct 2, 2011
- How is your Medicare Part D Prescription Drug or Medicare Advantage plan changing in 2012?
Oct 1, 2011
- Why do my medications cost more in the new plan year when I did not change Medicare plans?
Jan 19, 2012
- How is Your Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Changing in 2012?
Nov 8, 2011
- Changes in 2012 Medicare Part D Plan Premiums and Initial Deductibles
Nov 8, 2011
- Changes in 2012 Medication Co-payments or Cost-Sharing Designs
Nov 8, 2011
- 2012 Medicare Advantage Plan Health Benefit or Coverage Details Now Online
Nov 8, 2011
- What Can You Expect From the 2012 Stand-Alone Medicare Part D Plans?
Sep 22, 2011
- CMS Press Release: 2012 Medicare Advantage premiums fall and projected enrollment rises
Sep 15, 2011
- CMS Press Release: NATIONAL BENCHMARK SHOWS IMPACT OF STRONG COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND SMART BENEFICIARY CHOICES
Aug 15, 2006
- CMS News Release: Medicare prescription drug premiums will not increase, more seniors receiving free preventive care, discounts in the donut hole
Aug 4, 2011
- CMS Press Release: PREMIUMS FOR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS TO REMAIN LOW IN 2011
Aug 18, 2010
- CMS Press Release: MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN PREMIUMS TO INCREASE SLIGHTLY MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES MAY NEED TO ENROLL IN NEW PLANS
Aug 31, 2009
- Q1Group 2019 PDP Analysis: Most states will offer the same number of Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium in 2019
Sep 29, 2018
- CMS Press Release: LOWER MEDICARE PART D COSTS THAN EXPECTED IN 2009 BENEFICIARY SATISFACTION REMAINS HIGH
Aug 24, 2008
- CMS Press Release: MEDICARE HEALTH AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN ENROLLEES EXPECTED TO EXPERIENCE SMOOTH TRANSITION TO 2008
Dec 28, 2007
- Comparing 2007 to 2008 Medicare Part D plans: A closer look at Florida and California
Oct 28, 2007
- CMS Press Release: HHS Announces More Than 90 Percent Of Medicare Beneficiaries Will Have Access To A Lower Premium Drug Plan in 2008
Oct 26, 2007
- 2008 Medicare Part D National Stand-alone Prescription Drug Plans
Sep 28, 2007
- CMS Press Release: Medicare Releases Data on 2007 Drug Plan Options
Sep 29, 2006
- CMS Press Release: Medicare Part D Plan Premiums For 2008 Show Continued Impact of Strong Competition
Aug 17, 2007
- Comparing 2006 to 2007 Medicare Part D plans: A closer look at Florida and California
Oct 22, 2006