Some benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act already started on January 1. More routine vaccines are now free under Medicare Part D.
Seniors on medicare will see lower costs and better access to drugs and vaccines over the next few years.
Another benefit phasing in over the next few years is drug price negotiation. Before the law, medicare could not negotiate for better prescription drug prices.
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