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What’s New in Medicare
1 month, 1 week ago

What’s New in Medicare

LA Times  

If you’re enrolled in Medicare and wondering if your current coverage is appropriate to your future needs, now is the time to consider modifying your plan or switching to another. Some Premiums Should Decrease Some Medicare beneficiaries, notably those prescribed costly brand-name medications, will start saving money on health costs next year due to the new $2,000 out-of-pocket drug cap …

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Weighing up private health insurance in a cost-of-living crunch
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Weighing up private health insurance in a cost-of-living crunch

ABC  

In a cost-of-living crunch, how do you decide what is essential for you — and what isn't — when it comes to private health insurance? "If you decide against health insurance, that's a very reasonable choice, but you should never decide against accident ambulance cover," Ms Mihm said. It's also important to know that extras cover — the insurance that …

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Biden admin to spend billions to blunt spike in Medicare drug premiums
4 months, 1 week ago

Biden admin to spend billions to blunt spike in Medicare drug premiums

Politico  

But efforts to alleviate the increase — by giving health insurers an extra $15 per member a month — have Republicans accusing the administration of attempting to buy a reprieve for a reliable voting bloc. “This is a way for the executive branch to implement a policy which has very positive political ramifications for them, but with very sketchy legal …

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Why your Medicare premium might jump unexpectedly and what you can do about it
1 year, 11 months ago

Why your Medicare premium might jump unexpectedly and what you can do about it

LA Times  

Medicare premiums can increase unexpectedly because of a jump in your income and other reasons. These adjustments, which are based on your income two years previously, can significantly raise premiums for Medicare’s Part B, which covers doctors’ visits, and Part D, which covers prescriptions. If your premiums are $900 as a single person, you’re likely also paying for a supplemental …

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Millions of Americans will save on Medicare fees next year
2 years, 2 months ago

Millions of Americans will save on Medicare fees next year

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — For the first time in a decade, Americans will pay less next year on monthly premiums for Medicare’s Part B plan, which covers routine doctors’ visits and other outpatient care. “That can really be used to pay off credit cards, to restock pantries that have gotten low because people can’t afford to buy as much today as they …

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Sanders to Biden: Cut back looming Medicare premium hike
3 years ago

Sanders to Biden: Cut back looming Medicare premium hike

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Sanders is asking the White House to cut back a big Medicare premium hike set to take effect in weeks and tied to a pricey Alzheimer’s drug whose benefits have been widely questioned. In a letter Friday to President Joe Biden, the Vermont Independent called on the president to act immediately to prevent the portion of …

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Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm is a key factor driving up Medicare premiums
3 years, 1 month ago

Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm is a key factor driving up Medicare premiums

CNN  

CNN — When the US Food and Drug Administration approved a costly new drug for Alzheimer’s disease, Aduhelm, earlier this year, experts warned that all of Medicare’s more than 63 million enrollees could wind up paying the price. “This does show how just one drug could have a major impact on spending and premiums,” said Tricia Neuman, executive director of …

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Medicare copays for new Alzheimer’s drug could reach $11,500
3 years, 6 months ago

Medicare copays for new Alzheimer’s drug could reach $11,500

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A new $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug would raise Medicare premiums broadly, and some patients who are prescribed the medication could face copayments of about $11,500 annually, according to a research report published Thursday. “At this price, the cost of this one drug alone could top all others covered by Medicare, if it is used widely,” said Tricia Neuman, coauthor …

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Medicare Copays For New Alzheimer's Drug Could Reach $11,500 Annually
3 years, 6 months ago

Medicare Copays For New Alzheimer's Drug Could Reach $11,500 Annually

NPR  

Medicare Copays For New Alzheimer's Drug Could Reach $11,500 Annually Enlarge this image toggle caption Biogen via AP Biogen via AP WASHINGTON — A new $56,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug would raise Medicare premiums broadly, and some patients who are prescribed the medication could face copayments of about $11,500 annually, according to a research report published Thursday. "At this price, the cost …

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Column: Trump hasn’t done anything to bring down drug costs. You’re paying the price
4 years, 3 months ago

Column: Trump hasn’t done anything to bring down drug costs. You’re paying the price

LA Times  

President Trump signs an executive order on lowering drug prices July 24. Here’s why The giant drug company Pfizer seemed to hand President Trump a big win Tuesday when it announced it would roll back a slate of price increases that took effect July 1. It will be remembered that Trump launched his drive on drug prices in 2018 by …

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