Insurer exits after the Inflation Reduction Act Part D redesign

JAMA

2025-05-14

(Press-News.org) About The Study: In 2023 and 2024, more Part D beneficiaries were affected by their insurer exiting the marketplace than in previous years. This increase could be associated with changes to Medicare Part D from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which increased Part D plan sponsor financial liability. These IRA provisions were designed to lower out-of-pocket costs for Part D beneficiaries, but increased Part D plan exits could lead to more limited coverage options and less competitive Part D marketplaces.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Christopher L. Cai, MD, email ccai@bwh.harvard.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jama.2025.7289)

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