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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The Trump administration will end a subsidy program, meant to keep premiums stable for Medicare prescription drug plans, after 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said on Tuesday. The agency said its review of 2027 bids showed insurers have gained enough experience with Medicare Part D to accurately price their plans without support from the program. "We are stabilizing the market so this bailout is no longer needed. Premiums will go up by less than $10 for most Medicare recipients, with many even seeing lower premiums," CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said in a post on X.

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Tax cuts for billionaires have to be paid for.

This ------- promised not to touch Medicare.

Promises made, promises broken.

#1 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-07-29 07:10 AM | Reply

FWIW: drudge.com

Times are hard and getting harder. This cut will affect lots and lots of us.

The USG has to pay for the unnecessary tax breaks for the oligarchs and the unconstitutional war being fought against Iran on Israel's behalf.

One of my buddies is so happy to just get $90 a month from the VA for a medical issue he suffered in SE Asia and a modest social security check every month.

Wait until the Republicans start raiding those funds.



#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-29 10:24 AM | Reply

Well, to be fair, he's already reduced drug prices 600%.

#3 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-07-29 03:33 PM | Reply

If a Billionaire doesn't need it, Trump's gonna Cut it.

They are his only Constituents.

#4 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-07-29 03:40 PM | Reply

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