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Trump administration to end Medicare Part D subsidy in 2027 as costs surge

The administration says a Biden-era subsidy for Medicare Part D will end in 2027 as projected prescription drug costs climb sharply.

Published Jul 29, 2026, 5:39 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Trump administration announced it will discontinue a Biden-era subsidy under Medicare Part D, with the change taking effect in 2027. Officials cited rapidly rising projected costs for the prescription drug coverage as the reason for ending the subsidy.