What is the projected monthly premium increase for most seniors?

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Most seniors on subsidised Medicare drug plans are projected to see a monthly premium increase of US$11 to US$20.

The largest share of affected seniors, 45 per cent, are expected to face that monthly rise in 2027. Another 30 per cent are projected to see an increase of under US$10, while about a quarter may see their premiums decrease or stay the same.
The biggest group faces the highest increase bracket
A Trump administration official said 45 per cent of people on subsidised plans will see monthly costs rise by US$11 to US$20. That is the clearest estimate for the largest affected group.
A smaller share will see only modest increases
About 30 per cent are expected to have a monthly increase of less than US$10. This means not all seniors will face the same level of cost pressure.
Some premiums may not rise at all
Roughly one quarter of those on subsidised plans are expected to see premiums decrease or remain unchanged by 2027. That leaves the projected increase concentrated among the larger middle group and the smaller low-increase group.

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