Figure 1

Medicare's Part D spending projections increased substantially

Medicare Part D spending, 2026 Trustees Report projection vs. the 2025 projection ($ billions)

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2025 and 2026 Medicare Trustees Reports

Note: 2023 and 2024 are actual spending. 2025 is projected in the 2025 report, Actual in the 2026 report.