You may be eligible for Extra Help with Medicare Part D
Medicare Extra Help is a federal program that assists individuals with limited income and resources in paying for prescription drug
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Medicare Part D
MA payments are $76 billion above FFS Medicare
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are funded primarily through fixed monthly payments from Medicare, based on the expected healthcare costs of
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Trump pitches healthcare policy outline aimed at lowering costs: 3 takeaways
(Jakob Emerson, Ella Jeffries, Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) President Donald Trump released a sparsely detailed healthcare policy framework
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Why March 31st is important
If you are a Medicare Advantage enrollee, there is one date you need to circle on your calendar: March 31st.
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Know what triggers IRMAAs
The law requires an adjustment to your monthly Medicare Part B (medical insurance) and Medicare prescription drug coverage premiums. The
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Hospital groups push CMS to revise drug cost survey
(By: Ella Jeffries for Becker’s Hospital Review) Eight national hospital associations are urging CMS to revise a statement in its
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What changes can you make during Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MAOEP) is now underway. It starts on January 1 and ends on March 31
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What all retirees need to know about Medicare
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for individuals aged 65 and older. Medicare can be quite confusing due to
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 MorePotential Improvements to Medicare Advantage
Although 2026 has not yet started, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2027 Medicare Advantage
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