The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Taxpayers are expected to save billions after the Biden administration inked deals with pharmaceutical companies to knock down the lists prices for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. But how much older Americans can expect to save when they fill a prescription at their local pharmacy...

White House says prescription drug deals will produce billions in savings for taxpayers, seniors

Retirement Daily

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes several provisions to lower prescription drug costs for Medicare recipients.

The New Medicare Part D Premiums Guide

We’re coming up on fall and that means vaccine time for many people, especially seniors. Medicare reminds its subscribers that in addition to flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines, and pneumococcal shots, Medicare Part D covers these vaccines and more at no cost to you:. Shingles. Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping...

Medicare reminds seniors that six vaccines are waiting for them -- for free

Out-of-pocket cap for prescription drugs is possible thanks to the 2022 prescription drug law.

Medicare Out-of-Pocket Cap Starting January 2025

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided. Agents are getting signs that the annual enrollment period for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D drug plans for 2025 will be as stormy as insurers and big brokers had predicted. Executives from CVS Health’s Aetna unit said during a...

Medicare Agents Face Signs of Gloom

FinanceBuzz

Depending on your plans for the future, your budget, and your health, Medicare Advantage might not be the best retirement healthcare solution for you.

The 9 Biggest Disadvantages to Medicare Advantage

Switching your Medicare Part D plan may help maximize your prescription drug coverage and help save money. Medicare Part D plans may change some coverage benefits from year-to-year, and verifying any plan changes before Medicare’s annual open enrollment gives you the opportunity to switch to a plan that may fit your needs better.

8 Reasons to Switch Medicare Part D Plans

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

NewsNinja

An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

Eli Lilly LLY announced on Tuesday that it is now offering the two lowest doses of its popular weight loss drug Zepbound at approximately half the original price. The pharma giant said it has launched a single-dose vial option for Zepbound in an effort to meet soaring demand of the treatment. The lowered prices also make Zepbound more competitive with cheaper off-brand versions of the medication.

Eli Lilly just cut some Zepbound prices in half — but there's a catch

Original Medicare (parts A and B) does not cover all healthcare needs, including vision, hearing, and dental care. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may provide coverage for some of these services. Original Medicare includes Part A and Part B:. Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) helps pay for inpatient care you...

10 Healthcare Services Medicare Doesn’t Cover

California State

The Center Square

For decades, economists and sociologists have debated the pros and cons of minimum wage increases. Generally, these debates have centered upon the economic effects of minimum wage hikes. However, according to new research, there may also be a correlation with minimum wage increases and a rise in crime.
                A study titled “The Unintended Effects of Minimum Wage Increases on Crime” from the Journal of Public Economics shows that minimum wage hike-induced job losses may account for increases in larceny arrests and overall criminal activity.
 ...

Op-Ed: Do minimum wage hikes lead to more criminal activity?

Around 1 in 5 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries switch to traditional Medicare when their plans shut down, a study published Aug. 20 in JAMA Network Open found. The study examined data from 2016 to 2018. During these years, CMS was prohibited from terminating MA contracts for poor performance, so contract terminations were likely initiated by the insurer, the study's authors wrote.

What happens when Medicare Advantage contracts are terminated?

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Apple, a pocket-sized Chihuahua mix girl who is ready to dive into your heart, home, and bed. This 10-week-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely with a foster family while she awaits her future home. Since she is still such a young puppy, she is okay with waiting a while for the perfect family to come and get her. But don't make her wait too long!

Tiny 5-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Emily Standley Allard

Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

Center for Medicare Director Meena Seshamani, M.D., explains two ways Medicare is trying to simplify buying prescription drugs for enrollees.

These Medicare Changes Can Make Paying for Prescription Drugs Easier

An individual cannot have a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan and supplemental insurance plan, also called a Medigap plan, at the same time. If a person with a Medigap plan joins Medicare Advantage, they will no longer be able to use the Medigap coverage. Medicare typically provides insurance coverage for...

Can you have a Medicare Advantage plan and a supplemental plan at the same time?

With age comes experience but also challenges. You'll have to find ways to keep your body healthy, as well as take care of your brain. And as you plan for retirement, you'll have to consider all your options for health insurance. Whether you're eager to retire or you're going to...

You Might Not Have to Enroll in Medicare When You Turn 65

Almost one billion people around the world live with obesity, according the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO defines someone with obesity as having a body mass index equal or greater than 30— a measure it acknowledges is imperfect. Still, with a figure that large, it is no wonder that weight loss drugs have been of very high interest among big pharma, patients, and investors.

The 20 most obese countries in the world

Jesse Slome

Millions of seniors will wake up January 1st only to realize their Medicare plan coverage has changed and that it's too late to act. Fortunately Medicare provides an annual opportunity for seniors to review coverage for the coming year. If a better plan would offer improved coverage or yield savings, switching is possible.

Seniors Need To Prepare Now For Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period

Kiplinger

Regional Medicare Advantage plans score higher than national alternatives on customer satisfaction, according to a new study.

Medicare Advantage Plans Get High Marks from Customers

NewsBreak

Seniors could save thousands with Biden's cap on out-of-pocket drug costs, study says

Over 3 million Americans are expected to save money on prescription drugs next year when a new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket costs for Americans with a...

Seniors could save thousands with Biden's cap on out-of-pocket drug costs, study says

Comments / 0