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The 2019 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines determine the income level requirements for people applying for the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as the "Extra Help" pro . . .

Since 2011, people with Medicare who earn over $85,000 have been paying an additional monthly premium or Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) for their Medicare Part D prescription drug p . . .

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2019 low-income premium subsidy amounts (or Benchmark) for Medicare Part D plans on July 31, 2018, and in 2019, thirteen (13) regions . . .

On January 30th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released Part II of the 2020 Advance Notice and Draft Call Letter that included proposed defined standard benefits for 2020 Med . . .

Medicare Part D prescription drug plans expressly excludes coverage for vitamins - although some Medicare plans do cover "excluded" drugs such as B-12 vitamin injections as "Bonus" or Supplemental dru . . .

The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap is a term used to describe a gap or pause in your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan coverage where, prior to 2011, you were 100% respon . . .

In certain situations, people with Medicare may be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) allowing them to join a Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare Part D prescription drug plan , or switch . . .

About $3,019 - maybe even a little more depending on your Medicare Part D plan. However, your actual savings in the 2019 Donut Hole will depend on several things including: (1)  How much yo . . .

As you may know, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans update their plan formularies (drug lists) throughout the plan year and the June 2019 Medicare Part D formulary updates included 30 new drug . . .

As you may know, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans update their plan formularies (drug lists) throughout the plan year and the May 2019 Medicare Part D formulary updates included 60 new drugs . . .

Starting in January 2020, Medicare Supplements Plan F, Plan N, and High-Deductible Plan N will no longer be available to newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries. People who already have a Plan F, Plan N, or high-deductible Plan N before 2020 can keep their existing polices.

About $3,019 - maybe even a little more depending on your Medicare Part D plan. However, your actual savings in the 2019 Donut Hole will depend on several things including: (1)  How much yo . . .

On June 27, 2019, CMS gave notice to Constellation Health, LLC (Constellation) that CMS will immediately terminate Constellation's Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MA-PD) plan contracts (H3054, H4876, and H8266) on June 30, 2019.

The June 2019 Medicare Part D plan formulary (drug lists) data includes the addition of 44 new National Drug Codes (NDCs) to the Medicare Part D program.  These NDCs represent 30 different drugs, . . .

As you may know, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans update their plan formularies (drug lists) throughout the plan year and the June 2019 Medicare Part D formulary updates included 30 new drug . . .

The June 2019 Medicare Part D plan formulary (or drug list) updates included 44 new drug codes or NDCs representing 30 different medications. The NDC uniquely identifies a particular manufacturer, . . .

The May 2019 Medicare Part D plan formulary (or drug list) updates included 92 new drug codes or NDCs representing 60 different medications. The NDC uniquely identifies a particular manufacturer, d . . .

As you may know, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans update their plan formularies (drug lists) throughout the plan year and the May 2019 Medicare Part D formulary updates included 60 new drugs . . .

The 6-month 2019 Atlantic hurricane season started June 1st and forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predict a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year wi . . .

The May 2019 Medicare Part D plan formulary (drug lists) data includes the addition of 92 new National Drug Codes (NDCs) to the Medicare Part D program.  These NDCs represent 60 different drugs, . . .