Medicare is supposed to cover the COVID-19 vaccine
Medicare is supposed to cover the COVID-19 vaccine itself with no out-of-pocket costs; however, providers can charge extra for additional
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Walmart adds prescription savings benefit
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Walmart is now offering a prescription drug savings program to members of its Walmart+ program,
Read MoreFairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act
The House passed the Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (H.R. 1629) to fix the nation’s orphan drug development rules
Read MoreWhy are Medicare Part D enrollees paying thousands for specialty drugs?
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare is not providing adequate cost savings for the millions of Americans who take
Read MoreThe rules for Medicare enrollment when you are still working
If you are 65 and still working, the rules for Medicare enrollment will depend partly on whether your employer is
Read MoreDismissal of federal racketeering claims
MSP Recovery, a company that specializes in recovering claims wrongly paid out by third-party Medicare Administrators, filed a lawsuit in
Read MoreHealthcare changes greatly based on where you live.
If you live in an urban center, you have more options when it comes to Medicare Advantage plans; however, in
Read MoreBiden Administration Signals It’s in No Rush to Allow Canadian Drug Imports
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) The Biden administration said Friday it has no timeline on whether it will
Read MoreCMS to delay part of controversial Medicaid drug rule
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS plans to delay the start date for a rule that would require
Read MoreHow Might Current Federal Drug Pricing Proposals Impact Medicaid?
(By Rachel Dolan for Kaiser Family Foundation published May 24, 2021) Prescription drug spending has again returned to the policy agenda,
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