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The 2020 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" program that helps pay Medicare prescription drug costs.

Starting in 2020, the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) income brackets will be adjusted for inflation.  Consequently, people at the low end of their 2019 IRMAA income bracket wil . . .

CMS released the 2020 low-income premium subsidy amounts (or Benchmark premiums) for Medicare Part D plans on July 31, 2019, and in 2020, 33 regions will lower their Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) benchmark premiums and only 1 region will raise their benchmark premium.

On February 5, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2021 Advance Notice and Draft Call Letter that included the 2021 proposed defined standard benefits for Medicare Part D prescription drug plan coverage - and proposed changes to Medicare plans.

The Donut Hole (or Coverage Gap) is a term used to describe a "gap" or pause in your Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage where - prior to 2011 - you were 100% responsible for the cost of your . . .

Updated  2/5/2020 See:  2020 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2020 LIS Qualifications and Benefits   (https://Q1News.com/812.html) The 2019 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidel . . .

On April 1st, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2020 Announcement and Final Call Letter that includes the defined standard benefits parameters for 2020 Medicare Part . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

2020 Update   See: 2020 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006 at https://Q1News.com/763.html. The Centers for Medicare and Me . . .

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 . . .

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The May 2020 Medicare Part D plan formulary (or drug list) updates included 40 new drug codes or NDCs representing 26 different medications, including 12 new generics. The NDC uniquely identifies a . . .

As you may know, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans update their plan formularies (drug lists) throughout the plan year and the May 2020 Medicare Part D formulary updates included 26 new drugs, . . .

The May 2020 Medicare Part D plan drug list updates include five (5) newly-introduced generic drugs - and seven (7) newly introduced brand-name drugs: AEMCOLO®, JORNAY®, ODACTRA 12®, REYVOW®, SECUADO®, TAZVERIK®, and VALTOCO®.

People who were eligible for Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan enrollment but were unable to enroll due to the COVID-19 pandemic now can use the Major Disaster Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to join a 2020 Medicare plan through June 30, 2020.

The April 2020 Medicare Part D plan formulary (or drug list) updates included 108 new drug codes or NDCs representing 65 different medications, including 34 new generics. The NDC uniquely identifie . . .

As you may know, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans update their plan formularies (drug lists) throughout the plan year and the April 2020 Medicare Part D formulary updates included 65 new drug . . .

The April 2020 Medicare Part D plan drug list updates include twenty-six (26) newly-introduced generic drugs - and nine (9) newly introduced brand-name drugs: AMZEEQ®, AYVAKIT®, BINOSTO®, OXBRYTA®, RYBELSUS®, SEYSARA®, UBRELVY®,and VUMERITY®.

On April 6, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final 2021 Announcement that included the 2021 defined standard benefits for Medicare Part D prescription drug plan coverage.

As you may know, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans update their plan formularies (drug lists) throughout the plan year and the March 2020 Medicare Part D formulary updates included 68 new drug . . .

The March 2020 Medicare Part D plan drug list updates include thirteen (13) newly-introduced generic drugs - and twenty-one (21) newly introduced brand-name drugs: Aklief®, Annovera®, Balcoltra®, Ziextenzo®, Drizalma®, and others.

Over 13 million people have access to 2020 Medicare Part D plans and Medicare Advantage plans with a 5-Star quality rating - and this means these people have the option of using a once-a-year Special . . .

What is the Part D late enrollment penalty? The late enrollment penalty is an amount that may be added to a person's monthly Part D premium. A person enrolled in a Medicare drug plan may owe a late . . .

Today [March 10, 2020], the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking further action to ensure patients have access to the critical healthcare services they need in the wake of t . . .

Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs and MAPDs) change every year and no matter whether you joined a new plan or stayed with your same plan from 2019, there are a number of possible reason . . .