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Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research
Author(s): Joshua Lanier; Dean Baker
Research Area: Government
Keywords: Prescription drugs; Household income; Drug plans
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
This issue brief analyzes the increase in Medicare Part D premiums over the past year and finds, on average, a 24.5 percent rise. It goes on to look at Medicare Part D statistics on a state-by-state basis to show trends that are not readily apparent based on the national data alone.