Prescription Drugs – Blog
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Watch for Your Annual Notice of Change Document this month
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If you’re in a Medicare Advantage and/or Part D drug plan, you will receive an “Annual Notice of Change” (ANOC) and “Evidence of Coverage” (EOC) from your plan by September 30th each fall. The ANOC and EOC make reviewing your plan changes for 2025 easier, as all the changes are in these letters. They will…
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Medicare’s Open Enrollment is Approaching: A Review of What it is & What to Do
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Medicare’s Open Enrollment is just over a month away, and runs October 15 through December 7. It is the time of year when you can make certain changes to your Medicare coverage. The last change you make will take effect on January 1. It’s important to take action during Medicare’s Open Enrollment to make sure…
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 4/27 – Promoting Rx Safety
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Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. This is dangerous, often tragic and has become a significant public health issue. To address this concern and help prevent accidental poisoning, theft, or illicit trade of unused drugs or to prevent the contamination of waterways, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) organizes bi-annual…
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Don’t Like your Medicare Advantage Plan? You Can Switch Plans Before 3/31
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If you or someone you know is not happy with their Medicare Advantage Plan, you can change your plan or return to Original Medicare and get a new Part D plan during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP). The MA OEP runs from January 1 through March 31 each year. This opportunity to…
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CHA Commends increased consumer Protections & Oversight of MA Plans in 2025 & Calls for More
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California Health Advocates worked together with Center for Medicare Advocacy to submit comments on the 2025 proposed rule for Medicare Part C and Part D plans. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed 2025 rule demonstrates CMS’ commitment to protect people with Medicare, and CHA and the Center supports most of the proposals…
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