By Karen Stokes On Thursday, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together for the first time since Biden withdrew from the presidential race. They focused on fulfilling their commitment to reducing out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors and saving money for Americans. The Inflation Reduction Act enabled Medicare to be able to negotiate […]
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Trump’s Final Blow to Patients With HIV
By Guy Anthony The day before Donald Trump left the White House, his administration dealt one final, brutal blow to some of America’s most vulnerable patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a policy that, if implemented, will put numerous lifesaving drugs off-limits to Medicare recipients. Medicare provides health insurance to 63 million […]
Tips and Resources for Selecting A Medicare Part D Plan
By Kelle Turner The year 2020 has been a year like no other. The global pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives. From entertainment and sporting events, to travel and family celebrations—everything has changed. Selecting a Medicare prescription drug plan (also known as Medicare Part D) will also look differently this year. Since the […]