I’m blindsided by IRMAA. How do I avoid these extra Medicare charges?
I’m one of many people, I’m sure, who’ve been blindsided by IRMAA. I’m trying to plan my 2025 income now to minimize my 2027 ...
Biden ‘finally beat Medicare’ on his way out of office
On its way out, the Biden administration is fighting to limit Medicare Advantage options, leaving the Trump administration with little time to adjust.
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may be up for Medicare price negotiations — will Trump support it?
Medicare’s drug pricing negotiations — the first of their kind in the United States, passed under President Joe Biden — face ...
Prices of top 25 Medicare Part D drugs have nearly doubled, AARP study finds
AARP's new research finds price growth for top Part D prescription drugs has exceeded inflation, making a case for allowing ...
Here We Go Again: The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (Jan 1–Mar 31) lets you switch plans or adjust coverage. Review your options to ...
Ozempic, Trulicity among Medicare's priciest drugs, report finds
Popular diabetes drugs such as Ozempic and Trulicity are among 25 drugs Medicare has spent the most on but hasn't yet ...
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Growth in Medicare Advantage Raises Concerns
MA plans are substantially overpaid compared to traditional Medicare. Much of these overpayments benefit the MA plans rather ...
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Cuts to Medicare Physician Reimbursement Take Effect After Congress Fails to Pass Legislation
For the fifth consecutive year, Congress has adjourned and allowed Medicare cuts,” said Bruce A. Scott, MD, president of the AMA.
Mastering Medicare Appeals: Your Guide to Overturning Denials
On the other hand, Medicare Advantage plans have a more nuanced process. These plans require prior approval for all claims, making the insurance carrier the first point of contact for denials. While ...
Medicare Drug Price Explanations Shed Some Light on Future Talks
The Biden administration’s justification of the first cycle of Medicare drug price negotiations is fueling curiosity and ...
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Medicare patients wait average of 34 days to see neurologist after referral
Patients with Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy have to wait longer than those with back pain.
Social Security and Medicare Funding: Is the Sky Falling?
Social Security and Medicare are slowly running out of money, but what does that mean for the retirees counting on them?