10 Prescription Drugs Medicare Will Negotiate First

10 Prescription Drugs Medicare Will Negotiate First

Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list he names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. It marks the first time in...
What You Need to Know About the Medicare Insulin Cost Cap

What You Need to Know About the Medicare Insulin Cost Cap

Answers to common questions, including the July 1 implementation for pumps One of the first provisions to take effect of a new law designed to cut prescription drug costs for tens of millions of Medicare enrollees is a $35-a-month cap on out-of-pocket costs for...
Social Security COLA 2024: How Much Will Benefits Increase Next Year?

Social Security COLA 2024: How Much Will Benefits Increase Next Year?

July inflation report suggests next year’s boost likely to be around 3%, analysts say After two years that saw Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) soar to their highest level in four decades, beneficiaries will likely see a more modest increase in their...
The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage

The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage

Which path you take will determine how you get your medical care — and how much it costs As you think about how Medicare will cover your health care needs, your first major decision should be whether you want to enroll in federally run original Medicare or select...