https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/catastrophic-medicare-part-d-changes-could-swallow-your-social-security-cola-raiseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/catastrophic-medicare-part-d-changes-could-swallow-your-social-security-cola-raisehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/catastrophic-medicare-part-d-changes-could-swallow-your-social-security-cola-raise#u173709Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:01:05 +0000Medicare Part D premiums are jumping 50 percent on average for 2027, climbing from $34 to $51 per month as a federal subsidy expires. This surge threatens to consume a large portion of the upcoming 3.6 percent Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, which provides an average boost of $75 per month. While the 2027 prescription drug out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400, policy analysts warn that retirees who stay put in their current plans could face monthly cost increases of $50 or more, making plan comparisons essential before the December 7 open enrollment deadline.Why it mattersThe collision