Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may be up for Medicare price negotiations — will Trump support it?
Medicare’s drug pricing negotiations — the first of their kind in the United States, passed under President Joe Biden — face an uncertain future in the incoming Trump administration.
Prices of top 25 Medicare Part D drugs have nearly doubled, AARP study finds
AARP's new research finds price growth for top Part D prescription drugs has exceeded inflation, making a case for allowing Medicare to negotiate prices.
Medicare Drug Price Explanations Shed Some Light on Future Talks
The Biden administration’s justification of the first cycle of Medicare drug price negotiations is fueling curiosity and uncertainty about a process largely held behind closed doors, just as another round of talks begin in the coming weeks under a new administration.
New AARP Report: Top Medicare Part D Drugs See Average Lifetime Price Hike of 98%
Findings show the impact of drug companies’ relentless price increases, underscoring the importance of the changes included in the historic 2022 drug law
Drugs not selected for Medicare price negotiation nearly doubled - report
The list prices of the top 25 drugs with the highest Medicare Part D spend that are not subject to drug price negotiations have increased by an average 98% since they hit the market, according to a new report.
25 Top Medicare Part D Drugs Have Nearly Doubled in Price
People with Medicare Part D plans shoulder a share of the cost of their prescription drugs. Under the standard Part D benefit, enrollees are responsible for 25 percent of their dr
I’m blindsided by IRMAA. How do I avoid these extra Medicare charges?
I’m one of many people, I’m sure, who’ve been blindsided by IRMAA. I’m trying to plan my 2025 income now to minimize my 2027 ...
Here We Go Again: The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (Jan 1–Mar 31) lets you switch plans or adjust coverage. Review your options to ...
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Growth in Medicare Advantage Raises Concerns
MA plans are substantially overpaid compared to traditional Medicare. Much of these overpayments benefit the MA plans rather ...
Eli Lilly's obesity drug gets Medicare coverage for sleep apnea
Eli Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound can now be covered by government-backed Medicare insurance plans for use in sleep apnea, ...
Mastering Medicare Appeals: Your Guide to Overturning Denials
On the other hand, Medicare Advantage plans have a more nuanced process. These plans require prior approval for all claims, making the insurance carrier the first point of contact for denials. While ...
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Medicare patients wait average of 34 days to see neurologist after referral
Patients with Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy have to wait longer than those with back pain.
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Former Bayhealth-Cigna members will have opportunity to shop for Medicare plans
The Delaware Department of Insurance and its Medicare Assistance Bureau announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has completed a review of the impact of the Bayhealth-Cigna ...
Social Security and Medicare Funding: Is the Sky Falling?
Social Security and Medicare are slowly running out of money, but what does that mean for the retirees counting on them?
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Feds With Benefits: Making Medicare decisions at 65
Question: If someone is on Federal Health Benefits, what happens when they turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare?
Medicare caps seniors drug expenses: What you need to know
Medicare recipients who take expensive prescriptions will get a break this year with a $2,000 cap on drug costs.