Part D Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program
March 11, 2023
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The Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Rebate Program will require drug companies to pay a rebate if they raise certain Part D drug prices faster than inflation, reining in the industry practice of sky-high annual price adjustments. This deterrent will strengthen beneficiary and program finances.
Any changes to the Medicare program must aim for healthier people, better care, and smarter spending—not paying more for less. As policymakers debate the future of health care, we will provide our insights here.
Thinking ahead to Medicare's future, it’s important to modernize benefits and pursue changes that improve how people with Medicare navigate their coverage on a daily basis. Here are our evolving 30 policy goals for Medicare’s future.
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Part D Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program
The Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Rebate Program will require drug companies to pay a rebate if they raise certain Part D drug prices faster than inflation, reining in the industry practice of sky-high annual price adjustments. This deterrent will strengthen beneficiary and program finances.
Reference
Recent Documents
Comments on the 2025 Advance Notice
Comments Supporting the Complete Rescission of the 2018 Association Health Plan Final Rule
Comments on Proposed Changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D for 2025
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Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP) Draft Guidance
2022 Medicare Trends and Recommendations
Any changes to the Medicare program must aim for healthier people, better care, and smarter spending—not paying more for less. As policymakers debate the future of health care, we will provide our insights here.
Thinking ahead to Medicare's future, it’s important to modernize benefits and pursue changes that improve how people with Medicare navigate their coverage on a daily basis. Here are our evolving 30 policy goals for Medicare’s future.
You can help protect and strengthen Medicare by taking action on the important issues we are following, subscribe to newsletter alerts, or follow along on social media. Any way you choose to get involved is a contribution that we appreciate greatly.