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The IRA Has Improved Coverage of Drugs Selected for Medicare Price Negotiation

February 12, 2026·Ohio Medicare Planning·1 min read

The Medicare drug price negotiation program could improve coverage of drugs selected for negotiation for Medicare beneficiaries because the law requires all Medicare Part D plans to cover each of the selected drugs, including all dosages and forms, when negotiated prices take effect. This analysis examines 2026 Medicare Part D formulary coverage of drugs selected for negotiation to measure the effect of the IRA's coverage requirement.

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The IRA Has Improved Coverage of Drugs Selected for Medicare Price Negotiation — Ohio Medicare Planning