The Inflation Reduction Act’s big vaccine changes
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 changed the vaccination coverage -plus reduced the cost of receiving those vaccines for
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Medicare Part D
All in: Drugmakers say yes, they’ll negotiate with Medicare on price, so reluctantly
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) For the first time, Medicare is beginning to negotiate the prices of prescription drugs. Despite
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(By Juliette Cubanski, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Sep 26, 2023) Medicare recently announced
Read MoreMedicare Advantage premiums to remain stable in 2024
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D premiums, benefits and plan choices won’t be
Read MoreWho is eligible for Medicare?
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older. However, certain younger people with disabilities,
Read MoreWhat are Medicare Supplement plans
Medicare is the federal health insurance for people over 65 years of age. Generally, you only need to sign up
Read MoreWhat Do People with Medicare Think About the Role of Marketing, Shopping for Medicare Options, and Their Coverage?
(By Meredith Freed, Alex Cottrill, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Sep 20, 2023)
Read More5 ways Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare differ on affordability: Survey
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Around 1 in 5 adults with Medicare reported high healthcare costs in the
Read MoreWhat to Know about the Medicare Open Enrollment Period and Medicare Coverage Options
(By Alex Cottrill, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Tricia Neuman, and Juliette Cubanski for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Sep 18, 2023)
Read MoreSave Billions or Stick With Humira? Drug Brokers Steer Americans to the Costly Choice
(By Arthur Allen for KFF Health News) Tennessee last year spent $48 million on a single drug, Humira — about
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