New study shows why insurers should share rebates with Medicare Part D beneficiaries on a mandatory basis

New research by three Milliman actuaries explores the dynamics underlying the relationship between Medicare Part D plan premiums and sharing rebates directly with beneficiaries at the pharmacy counter. According to Dieguez, Carioto and Pyenson, plans that elect tovoluntarily pass through a share of the rebates are likely to charge high premiums relative to the market average, yet any premium increases that could result from requiring all plans to pass through rebate savings are expected to be modest.
Source: The Catalyst - Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Part D Medicare out of pocket costs Source Type: news