This chart shows all the premiums seniors would pay. As you can see the drug premium is nothing. If a senior has Medigap, premiums substantially decrease from current law under Smith-Allard. Under the administration plan, they stay the same--averaging $230.75 per month. So, if you compare all premiums, a senior would save an average of $96.83 per month.
Discussing the impact of the Smith-Allard plan on seniors' drug premiums.
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