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Medicare's $2,000 prescription drug cap expected to bring major relief to cancer patients
The new price cap, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, will apply to all prescription drugs covered by Medicare.
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Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7. These last-minute tips can help
More than 67 million beneficiaries rely on Medicare for health care coverage, and they still have several days to select their plans for 2025.
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Mehmet Oz once proposed massive changes to Medicare. Now he could run it.
The physician and TV personality’s views on health policy have evolved significantly over the years.
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What to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promoted claims about vaccines that contradict the overwhelming consensus of scientists.
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Insurance scam red flags to watch out for during open enrollment
Open enrollment season is here. It’s a time to review, renew or change your health insurance plans for the coming year. But explore with caution. Scammers are out there, hoping to trick you into giving up your personal information. “There are scam artists targeting people, unfortunately,” said Paula Fleming with the Better Business Bureau. Every year, people fall victim...
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Scams to avoid this open enrollment season
Every year at open enrollment time, people fall victim to fake insurance representatives, phishing emails and fraudulent offers that look like legitimate plans. Here’s tips for making sure you’re talking to a legitimate health insurance representative.
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Retirees can shop for health-care coverage during Medicare open enrollment. It's a great time to review costs, experts say
From Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, Medicare enrollees have the ability to switch plans for 2025. Here’s what changes experts say to watch for next year.
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Medicare drug price deal: What's next?
The negotiated price cuts won’t take effect until 2026, but a $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs begins for all Medicare Part D enrollees next year.
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White House announces price cuts on 10 popular Medicare drugs
The Biden administration announced Thursday that the prices of 10 popular, and expensive, drugs would be cut for Medicare Part D enrollees beginning January 2026.
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White House strikes deal to cut prices of these 10 popular Medicare drugs, saving taxpayers billions
The Biden administration is taking a victory lap after federal officials inked deals with drug companies to lower the price for 10 of Medicare’s most costliest drugs.
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House committee passes bill that would allow Medicare to cover weight loss drugs
The vote, by the Ways and Means Committee, is one of the first steps needed to reverse a more than two decades-old ban prohibiting the government from paying for the drugs.