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How the end of a Medicare drug subsidy program could affect your costs
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Ali Swenson | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The decision to end the program was recently announced.
In Los Angeles , Medicare recipients may see changes to their prescription drug costs. A program that has been helping with premiums is set to end. This could lead to higher monthly costs for some older adults.
The decision to end the program was recently announced. It was initially put in place to help with prescription drug costs. Further details about the potential impact are available from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Local residents can find more information about the changes and how they may be affected from the source. The potential effects of the change are a concern for many, especially with cost of living being a top issue.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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