Prescription Drugs

While Medicare’s Open Enrollment is Over, Consequences for the Medicare Plan Finder’s Inaccuracies Are Not
By Karen Fletcher on December 10, 2019
Even though Medicare’s Open Enrollment period is over, the consequences resulting from some of the inaccurate information on Medicare’s...
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Part D Penalties ~ What Are They & Can They Be Avoided?
By Karen Fletcher on March 30, 2016
Nobody likes penalties, especially when it means paying more money. When it comes to Medicare, most people can avoid...
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Looking to Save Money? Start with Rx Costs
By Karen Fletcher on March 4, 2016
Did you know that drug costs rose 12.2% in 2014 alone which is 5 times as fast as the...
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Reviewing Your Coverage Options for 2016 Can Save You Money!
By Karen Fletcher on October 19, 2015
Bill, a Medicare beneficiary in his early 80’s, signed up for a Medicare Part D plan when the program...
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Soaring Drug Prices Remind Beneficiaries to Review Their Part D Coverage in Medicare’s Open Enrollment
By Karen Fletcher on October 2, 2015
Medicare Open Enrollment is a once-a-year window from October 15 – December 7 where beneficiaries can review and change...
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Update on Accessing Part D Drugs While on Hospice
By Karen Fletcher on December 30, 2014
Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) revised its guidance on payment of Part D...
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Illegal to Use Part D Drug Copayment Coupons? Yes It Is
By Karen Fletcher on November 18, 2014
Did you know it’s illegal for Medicare beneficiaries to use coupons for their Part D drugs? Most people don’t….but...
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Low Performing Health & Drug Plans Get Another Year
By Karen Fletcher on November 5, 2014
Low Performing Plans (LPP) get one more year. LPPs, which are Medicare Advantage plans or prescription drug plans with...
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Are You Spending More On Drugs?
By Karen Fletcher on November 1, 2014
Is there a pile of marketing mailers on your kitchen table? It must be the Annual Election Period (AEP),...
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Open Enrollment is Here! Do You Know Your Plan Changes for 2014?
By Karen Fletcher on October 17, 2014
Open Enrollment is upon us. Technically referred to as the Annual Election Period (AEP), this enrollment period runs from...
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While Medicare’s Open Enrollment is Over, Consequences for the Medicare Plan Finder’s Inaccuracies Are Not

Part D Penalties ~ What Are They & Can They Be Avoided?

Looking to Save Money? Start with Rx Costs

Reviewing Your Coverage Options for 2016 Can Save You Money!

Soaring Drug Prices Remind Beneficiaries to Review Their Part D Coverage in Medicare’s Open Enrollment

Update on Accessing Part D Drugs While on Hospice

Illegal to Use Part D Drug Copayment Coupons? Yes It Is

Low Performing Health & Drug Plans Get Another Year

Are You Spending More On Drugs?

Open Enrollment is Here! Do You Know Your Plan Changes for 2014?

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