Thousands of Medicare Beneficiaries Lose Drug Coverage Over Small Unpaid Premiums

Thousands of Medicare beneficiaries have lost their drug coverage, in some cases over as little as $8 in delinquent payments, because they were unaware their previously free plans had increased in cost, leaving most unable to regain coverage until 2027.

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These Medicare beneficiaries thought their drug plan was free. Then they lost it

Thousands of people lost coverage over as little as $8 in delinquent payments. They didn't know their zero-dollar premiums had gone up and they owed money. Most now can't get coverage until 2027.

By Susan Jaffe

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Thousands of Medicare Beneficiaries Lose Drug Coverage Over Small Unpaid Premiums

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These Medicare beneficiaries thought their drug plan was free. Then they lost it

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