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Medicare Part D premium prices could increase With the new out-of-pocket cap on drug spending, lawmakers were concerned that insurers might push up premiums on stand-alone prescription drug plans.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that 2025 monthly Part B premiums will climb to $185, an increase of $10.30 from $174.70 in 2024.
Several changes are coming to Medicare Part D prescription drug plans in 2025 that could impact drug costs and plan coverage. One change is an annual $2,000 out-of-pocket cap.
Most seniors don't pay a premium for Part A, but they do for Part B. The standard Part B monthly premium rose from $174.70 in 2024 to $185.00 in 2025. 5 2025 Medicare Changes Every Retiree Should Know
A military serviceperson will receive less COLA if they live on post than they would if they lived off post. This reduction in COLA reflects the lower living expenses. Overseas Housing Allowance, however, is completely independent from COLA and the amount one receives in COLA will not affect one's Overseas Housing Allowance.
In 2025, the government will increase the compensation for initial enrollments in Medicare Advantage and Part D plans by $100—more than three times higher than CMS initially proposed.
Higher costs for Medicare overall may eat up most of that bump. The 2024 standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees, for instance, will be $174.70 for 2024, an increase of $9.80 from ...
In 2025, the standard Medicare Part B monthly premium will be $185, a 5.9 percent increase from $174.70 in 2024. Part B covers a wide range of outpatient services, including doctor visits ...