How will the new 2025 Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap impact seniors and prescription drug costs?

This can turn into a likely major savings for many seniors. At least they know they cannot spend more than $2,000 on their prescription drugs.

Answered by Ryan Raphael on March 5, 2025

Broker Licensed in MO, AZ, GA, IL & TN

Answered by Ryan Raphael Medicare Insurance Agent
It will save some Seniors who are paying a lot for Rx. The challenge is that it is unfair to assume Medicare carriers can pick up the slack. Drug prices must come down so significant pressure must be put on all Rx companies.

Answered by Mark Maliwauki on March 4, 2025

Broker Licensed in ID, AZ, CA & 15 other states

Answered by Mark Maliwauki Medicare Insurance Agent
The Doughnut hole, wherein your cost share was $8,000 before moving your monetary commitment to the next category of Catastrophic, has been eliminated. The cost share now is $2,000 after any deductible.

Answered by Jeffrey Simpson on March 7, 2025

Agent Licensed in NC, GA & SC

Answered by Jeffrey Simpson Medicare Insurance Agent
The new 2025 Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap is a HUGE WIN for seniors! It limits how much they have to spend on prescriptions, making medications more AFFORDABLE, PREDICTABLE, and way less stressful.

Answered by Ruben Trejo on March 4, 2025

Broker Licensed in TX, AL, AR & 27 other states

Answered by Ruben Trejo Medicare Insurance Agent
A major change coming in 2025 is the introduction of a $2,000 maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit for Medicare Part D plans. This change is part of the Inflation Reduction Act, which aims to lower drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries.

Answered by Kevin Truebenbach on February 11, 2025

Agent Licensed in WI, AR, AZ & 31 other states

Answered by Kevin Truebenbach Medicare Insurance Agent

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