Health insurers cover fewer drugs and make them harder to get
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) Insurance coverage isn’t what it used to be when it comes to prescription drugs. Insurance
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Long-term care insurance and Medicare supplemental insurance
As you age, you may be looking at either long-term insurance, Medicare supplemental insurance, or both. Many experts suggest that
Read MoreLos Angeles County Approves Medical Debt Relief for Residents
(By Molly Castle Work for KFF Health News) LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to buy
Read MoreMaine system gets $5M to train staff in geriatric care
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) Biddeford, Maine-based University of New England received nearly $5 million to educate and
Read MoreMedicaid Eligibility and Enrollment Policies for Seniors and People with Disabilities (Non-MAGI) During the Unwinding
(By Alice Burns, Maiss Mohamed, Molly O’Malley Watts, and Bradley Corallo for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 20, 2024)
Read MorePrior authorization is ‘wreaking havoc’: AMA survey
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) Prior authorization is “wreaking havoc” on patient outcomes, physician burnout and productivity, a
Read MoreFive Things to Know About Medicare Site-Neutral Payment Reforms
(By Zachary Levinson, Tricia Neuman, and Scott Hulver for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 14, 2024) Amid rising concerns
Read MoreCostly GLP-1 Drugs are Rarely Covered for Weight Loss by Marketplace Plans
(By Tammie Smith for The Kaiser Family Foundation published June 12, 2024) Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans rarely cover
Read MoreCMS to recalculate Medicare Advantage star ratings: Report
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will recalculate star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans after insurers challenging the
Read MoreThe Facts About the $35 Insulin Copay Cap in Medicare
(By Juliette Cubanski and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 12, 2024) In a recent post on
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