Medicare drug premiums jump for some Juneau residents in 2027

Some Juneau Medicare beneficiaries will face sharply higher prescription drug premiums in 2027. The monthly cost of UnitedHealthcare’s AARP Medicare Rx Preferred plan is set to rise from $100.20 to $191.50, an annual increase of $1,095.60 before prescription costs. Federal plan data show that six of the nine standalone Part D options available locally will have higher premiums than comparable plans in 2026.