Medicare cap limits annual drug expenses to $2,000

Medicare recipients who take expensive prescriptions will get a break this year with a $2,000 cap on drug costs. The cap will reduce out-of-pocket spending for potentially millions of older Americans in Medicare Part D, which covers pharmacy or mail order …

Medicare Surprise

Every January, I speak with clients about their Medicare policies, and I often hear a similar theme; drug prices at the pharmacy are shockingly high! Sometimes manufacturers have increased drug prices, and sometimes there are no generic drugs available, …

IBX Excludes Coverage of Drugs with Accelerated Approvals for 18 Months

Independence Blue Cross (IBX), a Philadelphia-based Blue Cross Blue Shield Plan, has issued a new policy for 2025 that excludes for 18 months drugs, biologics, or gene therapies that have received an accelerated approval. The exclusion applies to therapies …

STAT+: Generic GLP-1 drugs could help Medicare drive a harder bargain for Ozempic and Wegovy

Top Medicare Advantage Plans for 2025: Discover the Best Options to Save Big

Medicare Advantage, also known as Plan C, continues to gain popularity among millions of Americans, offering expanded coverage beyond traditional Medicare. As we approach 2025, understanding the changes and choosing the right plan are crucial for ensuring …

Trump can deliver affordable prescription drugs

OPINION: President-elect Donald Trump is not your typical politician — and that’s why millions of Americans rallied behind him to reelect him. Mr. Trump’s unique blend of pragmatism, boldness and unorthodox solutions has consistently delivered results …

Boom in GLP-1 drugs augurs food industry disruption

NEW YORK — Food and beverage companies will have quite a lot to swallow in digesting the effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs on their industry, according to global business consultancy PwC. Consumers using or planning to use GLP-1 medications can be …

Medicaid coverage of weight-loss drugs could cost state up to $70 million a year

Indiana’s Medicaid program estimates the Biden administration’s proposal to expand coverage of weight-loss treatment for people with obesity could cost it up to $70 million a year, covering up to 20% of eligible enrollees. The planned new rule, announced …

Medicare Prices for All

This article is from a cover package of essays entitled Ten New Ideas for the Democratic Party to Help the Working Class, and Itself. Find the full series here. According to exit polls, the top reason voters gave for not supporting Kamala Harris was …

Which Medicare Advantage plan should you choose for 2025? A look at the best offerings

Medicare Advantage continues to become increasingly popular among millions of Americans across the United States, but how do you know which is the right program for you? And what are the changes for 2025? Medicare Advantage covers hospital and medical …