So I heard something about Medicare drug costs being capped at $2,000 in 2025. Is that really happening or just talk?

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Clarence &quot;Mark&quot; Christiansen · Accepted Answer

It's very real. Medicare members are capped when your Part D or C plan's actual retail cost of covered drugs reaches $ 2,000 during 2025. Be sure to confirm that all of your meds are listed as "covered" drugs. Check your plan's formulary for that.

Answered by Clarence "Mark" Christiansen on April 4, 2025

Agent Licensed in WI, AZ, CA & 16 other states

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Tony Capraro III · Answer

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Joseph Bachmeier · Answer

It is not just talk, it’s really happening. However the drug or drugs must covered in the Medicare formulary. If the drug is not covered then you can expect to pay full cost.

Charles Fletcher · Answer

It's really happening. There is a $2000 out of pocket limit for prescriptions that are on your plans formulary. The cap will cover deductibles, copayments and coinsurance but not the plan's monthly premium. Sometimes you'll see more prescriptions you take covered on higher premium plans. In this case you'd have the plan premium and then the $2000 out of pocket limit.

Answered by Charles Fletcher on April 4, 2025

Agent Licensed in WA, AZ, ID, NV & TN

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Ben Washington · Answer

Yes , It is true in 2025 the limit is $2,000. A Medicare Part D has different phase : deductible phase you pay retail cost of your medication until you meet deductible limit ( some plans has deductible only on some tiers) or the plan does not then you and plan pay cost of the medication initial coverage level until $2,000 has been reached then you pay nothing for your medication.

Answered by Ben Washington on April 16, 2025

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Alondra Arce · Answer

Yeah, it’s actually happening! Starting in 2025, Medicare’s putting a $2,000 cap on how much people have to pay out of pocket for prescription drugs each year. It’s part of some new changes they passed a while ago to help lower costs for seniors. Pretty big deal, especially for folks who have to take a lot of meds.

Answered by Alondra Arce on April 14, 2025

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Steven Bleicher · Answer

In 2025, the maximum amount of $$ that any one individual will spend on drugs is indeed a Grand Total of $2,000.00. This encompasses both Brand Name drugs as well as generic drugs which Medicare keeps track of. This also entails that though folks had the opportunity in 2024 to use Canadian online pharmacies that discounted many of one's drugs, that is no longer the case this year. So you can, in effect, save money on each drug refill purchased with a Canadian pharmacy, that amount of money will NOT be applied toward the $2K annual deductible this year. This means that you'll have to figure out yourself if buying from Canada over the course of the entire year 2025, will that be better than purchasing it from a US discount website (i.e., GoodRx, costplusdrugs.com, simplecare.com, etc.)

Answered by Steven Bleicher on April 6, 2025

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Timothy Brown · Answer

It's definitely happening. The "Donut Hole" is gone which means that the only thing a client is responsible for is the Part D deductible, if applicable, and the prescription copay or coinsurance. 
There may be instances where the annual cost is no where close to $2,000 which is a good thing but should the cost reach the catastrophic limit of $2,000, you will continue to receive the remainder of all prescriptions at $0 until the end of the year.

Leslie Helene Sussman · Answer

Yes this is correct due to the Inflation Reduction Act the cap on Medicare covered Medications is maxed at $2,000 for the year.       Changes can be made for following years.

I have a You Tube Video that explains this and easy to follow.  If the link does not work contact me and I am happy to forward. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLRdd00p6I4

John L Herman Jr · Answer

2025 did indeed bring some relief to those with high prescription costs. BUT...they must be dugs approved by your Carrier. Remember, not much is simple about MEDICARE or the variety of options available so always consult an Independent Broker who has YOUR best interests at heart.

Answered by John L Herman Jr on April 14, 2025

Broker Licensed in MD, DE & PA

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Andrew Zurbuch, MBA · Answer

Yes, it is inplace now under Medicare Part D & Medicare Advantage. Brought on by the Inflation Reduction Act. 
Please call your  Insurance Company to discuss your Policy.  Further please go to
www.locatemedicareinsurance.com
Thank you.

Andrew J. Zurbuch, MBA
Licensed Broker
Integrated Financial
azurbuch@i-f-s-inc.com

Plans are insured or covered by a Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO and PFFS) organization with a Medicare contract and/or a Medicare-approved Part D sponsor. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

Michael Crocker · Answer

It's happening, but with some caveats: 1) to be covered by the $2000 cap, a drug must be covered by your drug plan. Drug plans are not required to cover all drugs, so if you purchase a drug that hasn't been approved by your drug plan, the cost of that drug does not apply to the $2000 limit. 2) Any premiums you pay for your drug plan do not count toward the $2000 limit, so if you are on a plan that has a say, $100 per month premium, the $1200 you pay per year for your premium is in addition to the $2000 cap.

Answered by Michael Crocker on April 19, 2025

Broker Licensed in SC

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Steve Brauer · Answer

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Marcie Barnes · Answer

In 2024 this did go into effect.  The Coverage Gap aka Donut hole was eliminated and prescription drug out of max is now $2000.

You can further find this information at medicare.gov

Robert Simm · Answer

That law has gone into effect and medications are capped at $2000.00 for the year. If the medication is on a tier 3 then most insurance companies would apply that particular medication towards the deductibles so there will be a very high cost on medication in January then it starts to lower the co-payment throughout the rest of the calendar year the insurance companies do have a plan that helps Medicare beneficiaries with the high cost of medication so they can stagger that co-payment throughout the calendar year if need be.

Answered by Robert Simm on April 7, 2025

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Ellen Diehl · Answer

Do you have Google? The poorly named  IRA Inflation Reduction Act has been all over the news.  Also a broker must have a SOA form in order to discuss this with you.

Jeff LeSourd · Answer

Yes that is actually implemented for 2025 for Rx drugs that meet the requirements. The Rx drugs MUST be on the Part D plans formulary for the $2,000 cap to apply. Once you reach the $2,000 level for approved Rx drugs, you will not have to pay anything more for future approved drugs in the same calendar year.

Answered by Jeff LeSourd on April 17, 2025

Agent Licensed in VA, DC, FL & 6 other states

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