The Moving Target: Keeping Up With Medicare Drug Lists It’s jarring when a medication you’ve relied on suddenly costs more or needs new approval. What feels like a “random change” is often a quiet shift in the plan’s drug list—and these shifts can affect your health and your day-to-day rhythm. When a drug list changes, your medication may move to a different tier, need extra steps, or be replaced with a generic. These updates can lead to surprise pharmacy costs, refill delay

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