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Amanda Blankenship

CMS Proposes $0 Medicare Drug Copays, New Doctor Directory Protections, and PBM Oversight

Medicare Part D changes
CMS is proposing changes that could eliminate certain generic drug copays for qualifying low-income Medicare beneficiaries beginning in 2028. The proposal also includes protections against inaccurate Medicare Advantage provider directories and new pharmacy benefit manager oversight. Rido/Shutterstock

Some low-income Medicare beneficiaries could eventually pay nothing for certain prescription medications under a new federal proposal that also targets inaccurate doctor directories and pharmacy benefit manager practices.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on October 20, 2026, outlining changes to Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage.

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