NBC News

The Biden administration said Thursday that it had reached an agreement with drugmakers to lower prices on the 10 costliest prescription drugs under Medicare. It's part of the federal government's first-ever drug pricing negotiations, a cost reduction it claims could help ease the financial burden on the estimated 1 in 7 older adults in the U.S. struggling to pay for their medications.

Medicare announces lower prices on 10 common, high-cost drugs

Medicare patients could save $1.5 billion on 10 prescription drugs. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Thursday the lowered prices of the first 10 prescription drugs that underwent Medicare negotiations. Suggested Reading. People that have Medicare prescription coverage are expected to save $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket...

Medicare negotiated lower prices for these 10 drugs. It could lead to $6 billion in savings

(Reuters) - The Biden administration selected 10 prescription medicines for unprecedented price negotiations by the Medicare health program for older Americans that covers 66 million people. Below are details on the drugs, including their gross cost to Medicare between May 2022 and June 2023:. Eliquis. Blood thinner Eliquis from Bristol...

Factbox-Top Medicare Drugs Headed for Price Cuts

The Biden administration released prices for the first 10 prescription drugs that were subject to landmark negotiations with Medicare. The government estimates that the new prices could produce $6 billion in net savings for Medicare in 2026 alone, based on data from 2023. It is a milestone in a controversial...

Biden administration releases prices of 10 drugs in Medicare negotiations, says U.S. will save $6 billion in first year

Fortune

People very limited financial resources may qualify for Medicaid to help pay for health costs not covered by Medicare. Health care expenses often increase as people age, due to more health challenges and care needs. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. adults ages 65 and over...

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The US Sun

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Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

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Parade

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Kiplinger

Medicare open enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7 each year. During this period, you can switch from original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan, or vice versa. You can also choose a new Advantage plan or new Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. Knowing more about changes to Medicare taking effect in 2025 will help you select the best plan when the time comes.

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UnitedHealth institutes gold card program to address prior authorization concerns

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The New Republic

J.D. Vance’s views on gender and parenting have come back to haunt him, again.In 2020, long before he entered politics, Vance appeared on a podcast where the host said that having grandmothers help raise children is “the whole purpose of the postmenopausal female.”Vance agreed—and that wasn’t all of what was discussed on the episode. The host also said that grandparents helping to raise children is a “weird, unadvertised feature of marrying an Indian woman,” and Vance again agreed, recounting how his mother-in-law, a biology professor in California, took a sabbatical from her job to help look after his newborn son.“Painfully...

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HealthPartners, a prominent healthcare provider, has announced plans to withdraw from the Medicare Advantage plan offered by UnitedHealthcare starting in 2025. This decision will affect approximately 30,000 patients and marks a considerable shift in the relationship between the two healthcare giants. A potential coverage gap is anticipated for the affected...

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North Dakota voters in November will be able to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana for people 21 and older.

North Dakota voters to decide on legalizing recreational marijuana

Parking tickets are the latest vector for scammers to empty out bank accounts from New York to Southern California. Calgary became the latest North American city to address the growing trend of fake tickets on Tuesday. The Canadian city’s parking authority advised drivers to destroy fake tickets that are cropping on windshields and not to attempt to pay those fines.

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Medicare lowers prices on 10 common prescription drugs

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced it will lower costs...

Medicare lowers prices on 10 common prescription drugs

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