By almost any measure, Part D is the aspect of Medicare which is least in need of reform. And yet Democrats chose to tinker with the program — resulting in higher premiums, less choice, and a considerably worse patient experience.
Seniors shopping for a prescription drug plan during this year’s Medicare open enrollment season are in for an unpleasant surprise.
They’ll have far fewer choices than in previous years — and will have a harder time getting assistance purchasing a plan.
The program’s cost to taxpayers, meanwhile, have soared.
What happened?
The Democrats’ 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) happened.
Nothing contained in this blog is to be construed as necessarily reflecting the views of the Pacific Research Institute or as an attempt to thwart or aid the passage of any legislation.
Medicare Wasn’t Broken Until Democrats Made It That Way
Sally C. Pipes
By almost any measure, Part D is the aspect of Medicare which is least in need of reform. And yet Democrats chose to tinker with the program — resulting in higher premiums, less choice, and a considerably worse patient experience.
Seniors shopping for a prescription drug plan during this year’s Medicare open enrollment season are in for an unpleasant surprise.
They’ll have far fewer choices than in previous years — and will have a harder time getting assistance purchasing a plan.
The program’s cost to taxpayers, meanwhile, have soared.
What happened?
The Democrats’ 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) happened.
Read the op-ed here:
Nothing contained in this blog is to be construed as necessarily reflecting the views of the Pacific Research Institute or as an attempt to thwart or aid the passage of any legislation.