Module 4: Part D Redesign

Module Description

This module will discuss the requirements of the Medicare Part D Redesign, such as the expansion of the Low-Income Subsidy program, an annual out-of-pocket cap, and several other measures aimed at improving the affordability and predictability of drug costs for enrollees. It will also dive into the restructured benefit changes, which include the annual deductible, coverage gap, and initial and catastrophic coverage. Additionally, learners will gain insights into the potential impacts of the Medicare Part D Redesign on plan offerings and pricing strategies.  

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the requirements of the Medicare Part D Redesign.
  • Explain the restructured benefit phases of Medicare Part D, including the updates to the annual deductible, coverage gap, and the initial and catastrophic coverage.
  • Review the impact of the IRA’s Medicare Part D redesign on plan offerings and pricing strategies.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 ACPE
    The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Course opens: 
10/23/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2027
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) University

Faculty/Authors:

Geni Tunstall, JD
Associate Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
AMCP

Advisory Board and Contributing Authors

Melissa Andel, MPP
Principal
CommonHealth Solutions LLC

Crescent Moore, PharmD, PhD
SVP, Government Programs
LucyRx

Financial Relationship Disclosures:

Faculty/Reviewer/PlannerReported Relevant Financial Relationships
Geni Tunstall
Author		Individual Stocks/Stock Options: CVS Caremark
Melissa Andel
Ad board		None
Crescent Moore
Ad board		LucyRx, Salary, Stock ownership
Brooke Whittington
Planner		None
  • AMCP Staff have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
  • If applicable, relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and documented.
  • Content has undergone a peer review to ensure content validity.

Accreditation:

ACPE UAN:0233-0000-25-067-H03-P • Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Contact Hours: 0.25
Release Date: October 27, 2025 •  Expiration Date: June 30, 2028

CPE credit will be processed through the AMCP Learn portal and reported directly to CPE Monitor. Please allow 72 hours for processing and posting in your NABP account.

To receive credit for an online activity you must:

  • Review the full content of the activity.
  • Successfully complete the post-test (required to pass with a score of 70% or higher, it may be taken a maximum of three times).
  • Complete a specific activity evaluation.

Available Credit

  • 0.25 ACPE
    The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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