Big changes have come to Medicare’s prescription drug coverage, known as Part D, in 2026 that could affect how you pay for your medications — and how much you pay. Here’s what you need to know: The biggest change in 2026 will be the debut of new lower prices on 10 Part D drugs selected for price negotiations under a 2022 law that AARP supported.

The biggest changes are increases to Medicare costs, experts said, with monthly premiums rising from about $185 per person in 2025 to $202.90 per person in 2026.

CMS has released the official 2026 Medicare costs. See the new Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts and prepare your budget now.

Medicare enrollees will save more than 50% on out-of-pocket costs for 10 common prescription drugs under their insurance plans, AARP said.

Access to GLP-1 weight loss drugs could improve the long-term health and well-being for millions of Americans.

Americans enrolled in Medicare will pay about 50% less out of pocket in 2026 for some drugs including Pfizer and Bristol Myers Squibb's blood thinner Eliquis and Merck & Co's diabetes drug Januvia, a study in the five most populous U.

A CMS pilot program will require providers in six states to submit select Medicare services for AI-enabled prior authorization or post-service medical review.

Medicare enrollees could save roughly half of what they usually pay for certain drugs next year, according to a study from the AARP. The study, published Thursday, found that the out-of-pocket

The Trump administration proposed new payment cuts in Medicare for prescription drugs, even as pharmaceutical companies struck deals with the government in an effort to avoid just such measures.

The experiments would cut the prices of some drugs to bring them in line with what other countries pay, saving Medicare billions.

Senior Tennessee residents using TennCare could see lower drug prices starting on Jan. 1. but prices could increase elsewhere due to ACA cuts.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) is reintroducing Medicare for All into the House debate and will present polling to House Democrats next month to show its electoral appeal, including in battleground districts.