Medicare: Temporary Discount on Prescription Drug Premiums
The Part D Premium Protection Act of 2026 was sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means on August 31, 2026. It has not moved since that date. These committees must review the bill before it can proceed further in the legislative process.
This bill was introduced very late in the year and requires significant new spending, making it difficult to pass before the 2027 coverage year begins.
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Medicare Part D enrollees would get a temporary premium credit in 2027, calculated from the average premium reduction seen in a 2024 CMS demonstration project. Insurance plans would have to lower each enrollee's monthly bill by that credit amount, and the government would reimburse the plan directly, so seniors pay less out of pocket for prescription drug coverage for one year.
“the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish a premium credit to be administered with respect to enrollees in a prescription drug plan under part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act”
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Part D Premium Protection Act of 2026
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