First set of Medicare-negotiated “maximum fair prices” Now In Effect
Now Users of 10 popular prescription drugs could benefit from lower drug prices that took effect at the start of
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
American Action Forum Weighs In on 2026 Health Policy Interest Areas
With drug pricing initiatives pacing the way, American Action Forum (AAF) offers a post today reviewing key changes to the
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Automatic Refills Cited for Unnecessary Medication Supply
(Source – Newsweek) A recent Newsweek article suggests that mail-order pharmacies contributed to excessive prescription dispensing during a 2021-2023 review
Read MoreCost-saving strategies for Medicare beneficiaries
In addition to the financial changes announced for 2026, including the 2.8 per cent cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security beneficiaries
Read MoreWhen porch pirates steal medicine instead of holiday gifts
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) Carmen Peterson’s son Ethan is a big fan of Elmo and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. And
Read MoreWhat to Know About Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and Federal Efforts at Regulation
(Authors: Meredith Freed, Juliette Cubanski, and Elizabeth Williams for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Dec 18, 2025) The price of
Read MoreVA Health Connect helps Veterans with pharmacy benefits in disasters
(Source – news.va.gov) Program can help provide medications to Veterans via local pharmacy If you’ve ever lived through a natural
Read MorePotential Improvements to Medicare Advantage
Although 2026 has not yet started, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2027 Medicare Advantage
Read MoreShould you have both Medicare and VA benefits?
Roughly 300,000 veterans will turn 65 each year. Veterans who have benefits often find themselves confused about whether they should
Read MoreMedicare Advantage 2026 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Premiums and Benefits
(Authors: Meredith Freed, Nancy Ochieng, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Dec
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