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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has taken important steps to minimize disruptions in drug coverage and to ensure a choice of drug plans for low-income people with Medicare. As a result of CMS’s actions, low-income people with Medicare in all parts of the country will have a choice of at least four drug plans, and one million low-income people with Medicare will be able to keep their current zero-premium drug plan next year.

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