Why won’t Medicare cover my brand-name prescription drug anymore?

During the open enrollment period, it is extremely important that Medicare beneficiaries review their prescription coverage ...
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Medicare costs projected to climb next year despite efforts to lower drug prices

The projected increase in Medicare costs will heavily impact beneficiaries, especially those on fixed incomes. Experts warn ...

Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage choices are shrinking: What you need to know

Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall. The number of available, stand-alone drug plans has fallen for a few years, and that trend ...
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What federal employees need to know about Medicare enrollment

An updated guide to timing, parts, costs and coordination so you don’t get stuck with penalties or surprises at 65.

Medicare Part D plans: Expert reveals that 95% of beneficiaries are overspending on prescriptions

Nearly all 55 million Medicare users overpay for prescriptions. Expert Katy Votava explains how to compare Part D plans and ...

5 Tips for Choosing a New Medicare Part D Plan

Medicare Part D drug plans use formularies to group medications into different tiers. The lower the tier, the lower the ...

How the Government Shutdown Affects Medicare

Medicare and the government shutdown The U.S. government shutdown, which started on October 1, has halted many federal services, leaving millions of Medicare beneficiaries wondering how this ...

8 Little-Known Medicare Tips That Could Save You Hundreds

Learn about unique Medicare insurance benefits that can help retirees save on health care costs and make the most of their ...
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Dr. Mehmet Oz says Medicare enrollment unaffected by shutdown

ATLANTA - Medicare open enrollment has officially begun, and despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, officials say ...

Medicare staffing raises alarm with open enrollment underway

Health policy experts on Tuesday urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to boost staffing, noting that ...
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Why Medicare Part D premiums are likely to go up — and what you should do about it

Medicare enrollees who buy the optional Part D drug benefit may see substantial premium price hikes — potentially up to $50 a month — when they shop for next year’s coverage. Such drug plans are used ...

Medicare Part D counseling helps save in out-of-pocket costs

Beginning Oct. 15, senior adults on Medicare are being offered free counseling that saved half of those comparing their plans ...