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Saturday, October 17, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Medicare & Seniors

What changes in Medicare on Jan. 1

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Negotiated prices kick in for 15 more drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, and CMS estimates enrollees will save $685 million next year. A temporary federal subsidy that held down Part D premiums also ends after 2026.

Source: PBS NewsHour / AP

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