Medicare Drug Formulary Protection Act

The Medicare Drug Formulary Protection Act (H.R. 5102) would prevent Medicare Part D prescription drug plans from removing drugs from their covered lists or adding new coverage restrictions during the middle of a plan year. This protection would ensure that once a person enrolls in a plan, the specific medications they rely on remain covered under the same terms until the end of the following December. While the bill includes exceptions for safety concerns or the availability of generic alternatives, its primary goal is to provide seniors and individuals with disabilities more predictable drug costs and consistent access to their prescribed treatments.