Seniors' drug costs will keep rising under Medicare overhaul

Wednesday, November 26, 2003

WASHINGTON -- Seniors will face annual increases in premiums and deductibles -- and a growing gap in coverage -- for the prescription drugs they buy under the new Medicare law, budget analysts say.

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