The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) issued the following statement on research cited by the Centers for Medicare

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Aug. 19, 2010 ? The average monthly premium for a standard Medicare Part D drug plan in 2010 will be about one dollar more than this year, according the Centers for Medicare

Associated Press WASHINGTON - Seniors will see a modest increase in their Medicare prescription premiums next year but benefits will also improve, federal health officials said Wednesday.

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"The government says seniors will pay a little more for Medicare prescription coverage next year - but benefits will also improve."

WASHINGTON - Seniors will see a modest increase in their Medicare prescription premiums next year but benefits also will improve, officials said Wednesday. The average monthly premium charged by Medicare drug plans for standard coverage will rise to an estimated $30 in 2011, an increase of $1 over 2010, or about 3 percent, said Medicare administrator Don Berwick. But consumer advocates cautioned ...