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Part D Penalties ~ What Are They & Can They Be Avoided?
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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?
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?
Open Enrollment is upon us. Technically referred to as the Annual Election Period (AEP), this enrollment period runs from...
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Pharmacy Students Offer Free Clinics to Help Medicare Enrollees Save on Drug Costs; Offer Health Screenings
Clinics scheduled in Stockton, Tracy, Lodi, Berkeley, San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland One of our California Health Advocates...