Thousands of elderly and disabled residents across the state could pay more for their prescription drug coverage next year. The 1.8 million Ohio residents covered by Medicare will be able to select from 33 Medicare prescription drug plans, the same number as this year, according to details released Wednesday by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). About half the plans available statewide next year will cost enrollees more each month if they don’t pick another option during the upcoming open enrollment, according to an analysis of the CMS data. Next year, monthly premiums in Ohio will range from $15 for a new basic plan offered by UnitedHealthcare with the AARP name to...
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