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Friday, November 18, 2022 Lower prescription drug costs and more affordable healthcare are on the way thanks to President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. This multi-year plan will bring significant benefits to seniors across the country. READ MORE >>
Monday, October 24, 2022 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released the 2023 premium and deductible amounts for Medicare Part B and there is good news. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B in 2023 will be $164.90 which is a decrease of $5.20 from 2022. READ MORE >>
Friday, September 9, 2022 The FDA recently issued a final rule establishing a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids, giving people with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment the ability to purchase hearing aids directly from traditional retail stores or online retailers without the need for a medical exam, prescription or fitting adjustment by an audiologist. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 15, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act has passed the Senate and the House, and is now headed to the desk of President Biden who is expected to sign it into law. The Inflation Reduction Act has significant benefits for Medicare beneficiaries. Let’s take a look at what to expect. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 The 2022 Annual Report of the Boards of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance and Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Funds was recently released. Each year, Medicare Trustees must submit a report to Congress regarding trust funds for Part A which is the Hospital Insurance Fund. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Have you heard the term “Annual Wellness Visit” and are not sure what it is? Let’s explain it a bit! An Annual Wellness Visit is a yearly visit to your primary care provider for preventative healthcare planning. READ MORE >>
Monday, May 9, 2022 With depression affecting many older adults, some individuals with Medicare may be wondering if Medicare covers depression screenings. The answer is yes, Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers one depression screening per year at a participating provider. READ MORE >>
Thursday, April 14, 2022 It’s true - several brand name drug companies have already increased prices this year. AARP’s Public Policy Institute recently examined list price changes for the 100 brand name drugs with the highest total Medicare Part D spending in 2020, and what they found is not ideal news for consumers. READ MORE >>
Thursday, March 10, 2022 Do you usually wait months for mailed printed copies of your Medicare Summary Notices? You don’t have to anymore! With electronic Medicare Summary Notices (eMSNs), you will receive an email each month letting you know that your claims statement is available in your Medicare account. READ MORE >>
Thursday, February 10, 2022 A recent report from the Congressional Budget Office details pricing and spending trends for prescription drugs. Of particular interest are pricing changes for brand-name prescription drugs in Medicare Part D. Some key findings from the report include: READ MORE >>
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