With the cost of prescription drugs rising and many in the nation experiencing employment disruptions, a lot of people may still be struggling to afford essentials like their medications. Here are ...
Some seniors aren’t sure where to start when choosing a Medicare health plan. Getting a plan that makes sense for you is another good opportunity to stay your healthiest — all it takes are a few ...
On August 30, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released performance results for the ninth performance year (2021) of the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). The 2021 data ...
We are now just past the midpoint in the Medicare open enrollment period. One online health insurance consolidator, eHealth, has compiled some interesting trends in how this year’s Medicare enrollment ...
This week’s column addresses some Medicare questions from readers. Question: What if I did not enroll in a Medicare Part D plan when I turned 65 and I am taking an expensive medication? When can I ...
Dear Liz: My husband and I are in our 50s and have widowed moms in their 80s. We always understood that when you begin taking Medicare, you are required to choose a plan such as SCAN or Blue Shield ...
Implementing the Medicare $2 drug list model would have reduced out-of-pocket spending by 63% for Part D beneficiaries in 2021. The model caps cost-sharing at $2 for a 30-day supply of 101 generic ...
Differential coding in MA plans results in higher risk scores and increased payments compared to TM, with significant insurer variation. UnitedHealth Group's risk scores were significantly higher than ...