Federal law set caps on some spending for seniors who are enrolled in Part D prescription drug plans. Those paying for high-cost medicines will benefit.
Category: Health Insurance and Managed Care
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6 Reasons That It’s Hard to Get Your Wegovy and Other Weight-Loss Prescriptions
An array of obstacles make it difficult for patients to obtain Wegovy or Zepbound. Finding Wegovy is “like winning the lottery,” one nurse practitioner said.
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U.S. Makes Initial Offers in Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
The offers amount to a starting gun in the price talks between the federal government and the makers of 10 prescription drugs that have been selected for negotiations.
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Buried in Wegovy Costs, North Carolina Will Stop Paying for Obesity Drugs
Starting April 1, state employees in North Carolina will no longer have insurance coverage for costly weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound.
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Six Reasons Drug Prices Are So High in the U.S.
Research shows prices in the United States are nearly double those in other well-off countries.
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‘Financial Ruin Is Baked Into the System’: Readers Debate Long-Term Care Costs
Thousands of people shared their experiences and related to the financial drain on families portrayed in the Dying Broke series.
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Pharmacies Shared Patient Records Without a Warrant, an Inquiry Finds
A congressional investigation found that the nation’s largest pharmacies have handed over prescription records to law enforcement without a warrant, raising privacy concerns.
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CVS Says It Will Change the Way Its Pharmacies Are Paid
The drugstore chain is introducing a model that will compensate pharmacies based on how much they paid for a drug, as well as a set markup and service fee.
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What to Know About Home Care Services
Finding an aide to help an older person stay at home safely takes work. Here’s a guide.
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Desperate Families Search for Affordable Home Care
Facing a severe shortage of aides and high costs, people trying to keep aging loved ones at home often cobble together a patchwork of family and friends to help.
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What to Know About Long-Term Care Insurance
Deciding when, or whether, to buy long-term care insurance can be complex. Here’s what to know.
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What to Know about Long-Term Care Insurance
Deciding when, or whether, to buy long-term care insurance can be complex. Here’s what to know.