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- 2027 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jul 30, 2026
- June 2026 Medicare Drug List Updates: Ninety-one (91) medications added to the 2026 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 17, 2026
- May 2026 Medicare Drug List Updates: Forty-nine (49) medications added to the 2026 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · May 22, 2026
- March-April 2026 Medicare Drug List Updates: Sixty-seven (67) medications added to the 2026 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 28, 2026
- February 2026 Medicare Drug List Updates: Ninety-five (95) medications added to the 2026 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Feb 26, 2026
- Chart of 2026 BIN and PCN numbers for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 7 of 7 (H9968 through X0001) includes M3P (MPPP) BIN/PCN numbers
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 20, 2026
- Chart of 2026 BIN and PCN numbers for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 6 of 7 (H7787 through H9955) includes M3P (MPPP) BIN/PCN numbers
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 20, 2026
- Chart of 2026 BIN and PCN numbers for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 5 of 7 (H5938 through H7779) includes M3P (MPPP) BIN/PCN numbers
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 20, 2026
- Chart of 2026 BIN and PCN numbers for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 4 of 7 (H4523 through H5937) includes M3P (MPPP) BIN/PCN numbers
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 20, 2026
- Chart of 2026 BIN and PCN numbers for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 3 of 7 (H3251 through H4518) includes M3P (MPPP) BIN/PCN numbers
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 20, 2026
- Chart of 2026 BIN and PCN numbers for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 2 of 7 (H1969 through H3240) includes M3P (MPPP) BIN/PCN numbers
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 20, 2026
- Chart of 2026 BIN and PCN numbers for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 1 of 7 (E3014 through H1961) includes M3P (MPPP) BIN/PCN numbers
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 20, 2026
- 2026 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2026/2027 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jan 15, 2026
- 2026 Medicare Advantage plan Maximum Out-Of-Pocket (MOOP) limits are changing and can reach $9,250 -- with 10.8 million members seeing a MOOP increase from $1 to $8,450.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Nov 22, 2025
- Changes in the national Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape result in slightly more 2026 SNP options and wider availability.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Nov 20, 2025
- November 2025 Drug List Updates: Thirty-four (34) new generic drugs added to many 2026 Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Nov 20, 2025
- November 2025 Medicare Drug List Updates: Sixty-five (65) medications added to the 2026 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Nov 20, 2025
- 2026 IRMAA: Slight increase in Medicare Part D and Part B IRMAA payments for some.
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Nov 15, 2025
- Fewer 2026 stand-alone Medicare Part D (PDP) plans qualify for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2025
- 2026 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) Outlook: Fewer 2026 Medicare Part D PDP options and some people may still pay higher 2026 Part D premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 3, 2025
- A first look at the 2026 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) landscape.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 1, 2025
- August 2025 Medicare Drug List Updates: Thirty-six (36) medications added to the 2025 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 30, 2025
- July 2025 Medicare Drug List Updates: Sixty-two (62) medications added to the 2025 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 1, 2025
- New highs and more lows: Will we be seeing a wider range of 2026 Medicare Part D PDP premiums?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Jul 30, 2025
- 2026 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jul 28, 2025
- 2026 Medicare Part D Late-Enrollment Penalty rate will increase 6% - with maximum penalties reaching almost $1,100 for the year.
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Jul 28, 2025
- csj - Blog: What you pay for your Medicare drugs can change throughout the year: 2025Example.
Straddle Claims and high costs · Jul 2, 2025
- June 2025 Medicare Drug List Updates: Ninety-seven (97) medications added to the 2025 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 20, 2025
- Storm Season 2025: Preparing for an "above normal" Atlantic Hurricane Season
Your Health & Wellness · Jun 7, 2025
- April 2025 Medicare Drug List Updates: Twenty-eight (28) medications added to the 2025 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 26, 2025
- August 2025 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 30, 2025
- March 2025 Medicare Drug List Updates: Fifty-two (52) medications added to the 2025 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Mar 27, 2025
- Chart of 2025 BIN and PCN numbers for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 7 of 7 (H9998 through X0001) includes M3P (MPPP) BIN/PCN numbers
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 26, 2025
- Chart of 2025 BIN and PCN numbers for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 6 of 7 (H8026 through H9986) includes M3P (MPPP) BIN/PCN numbers
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 26, 2025
- Chart of 2025 BIN and PCN numbers for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 5 of 7 (H6080 through H8019) includes M3P (MPPP) BIN/PCN numbers
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 26, 2025
- Chart of 2025 BIN and PCN numbers for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 4 of 7 (H4699 through H6079) includes M3P (MPPP) BIN/PCN numbers
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 26, 2025
- Chart of 2025 BIN and PCN numbers for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 3 of 7 (H3330 through H4694) includes M3P (MPPP) BIN/PCN numbers
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 26, 2025
- Chart of 2025 BIN and PCN numbers for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 2 of 7 (H1889 through H3329) includes M3P (MPPP) BIN/PCN numbers
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 26, 2025
- Chart of 2025 BIN and PCN numbers for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 1 of 7 (E3014 through H1862) includes M3P (MPPP) BIN/PCN numbers
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 26, 2025
- 2025 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2025/2026 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jan 19, 2025
- 2025 IRMAA: Slight increase in Medicare Part D and Part B IRMAA payments for some.
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Nov 10, 2024
- Medicare Part D Math 2025: Spending $329 on $12,000 worth of Part D drugs will meet the $2,000 annual maximum out-of-pocket spending limit.
Out-of-Pocket: TrOOP, RxMOOP, and MOOP · Mar 18, 2025
- Over Six million people can take advantage of a 2025 5-Star Medicare plan and can use the 5-Star Special Enrollment period in 2025.
Star Ratings & plan quality · Oct 17, 2024
- 2025 Medicare Advantage plan Maximum Out-Of-Pocket (MOOP) limits are changing and can reach $9,350 -- with 9.2 million members seeing a MOOP increase from $50 to $6,450.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 13, 2024
- Changes in the national Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape result in slightly more 2025 SNP options and wider availability.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 12, 2024
- Fewer 2025 stand-alone Medicare Part D (PDP) plans qualify for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 3, 2024
- Q1Medicare Top 12 highlights of the 2025 Medicare Advantage plan landscape
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 12, 2024
- The number of 2025 Medicare Advantage plan choices decrease
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 9, 2024
- Significantly more 2025 Medicare Advantage plans include a Medicare Part B premium Giveback feature.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 9, 2024
- 2025 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) Outlook: Fewer 2025 Medicare Part D PDP options and some people may still pay higher 2025 Part D premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 3, 2024
- What should I do if I still have not heard anything about my 2026 Medicare plan enrollment?
Enrollment topics · Dec 24, 2025
- 2025 Medicare Part D Late-Enrollment Penalty rate will increase 6% - with maximum penalties reaching up to $984 for the year.
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Jul 29, 2024
- CMS strives to stabilize 2025 Medicare Part D premiums, but at what cost?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 6, 2024
- June 2024 Medicare Drug List Updates: Twenty-eight (28) medications added to the 2024 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 29, 2024
- May 2024 Drug List Updates: Thirty-seven (37) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 2, 2024
- May 2024 Medicare Drug List Updates: Fifty-two (52) medications added to the 2024 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 2, 2024
- Storm Season 2024 updated: Preparing for an "extremely active" Atlantic Hurricane Season
Your Health & Wellness · Jul 9, 2024
- April 2024 Medicare Drug List Updates: Forty-seven (47) medications added to the 2024 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 29, 2024
- June 2024 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 29, 2024
- 2024 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2024/2025 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jan 13, 2024
- Chart of 2024 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 6 of 6 (H9001 through X0001)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 10, 2024
- Chart of 2024 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 5 of 6 (H6846 through H8998)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 10, 2024
- Chart of 2024 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 4 of 6 (H5163 through H6832)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 10, 2024
- Chart of 2024 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 3 of 6 (H3517 through H5141)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 10, 2024
- Chart of 2024 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 2 of 6 (H2029 through H3499)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 10, 2024
- Chart of 2024 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 1 of 6 (E3014 through H2001)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 10, 2024
- CMS Notice of Termination and Intermediate Sanctions - Suspension of Enrollment and Marketing - for Prescription Drug Plan Contract Number: S6946.
Medicare plan providers · Oct 14, 2023
- Will preferred pharmacy pricing save you money in 2024?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 22, 2023
- Over Twenty-eight million people can take advantage of a 2024 "5-Star" Medicare plan and can use the 5-Star Special Enrollment period in 2024.
Star Ratings & plan quality · Oct 17, 2023
- Changes in 2024 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles
General Medicare · Oct 12, 2023
- 2024 IRMAA: Slight increase in Medicare Part D IRMAA payments for some along with changes in the IRMAA brackets due to annual inflation adjustments.
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Oct 13, 2023
- Changes in the national Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape result in slightly more 2024 SNP options and wider availability.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 7, 2023
- 2024 Medicare Advantage plan Maximum Out-Of-Pocket (MOOP) limits are changing and can reach $8,850 -- with 4.4 million members seeing a MOOP increase from $50 to $5,400.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 7, 2023
- Slightly more 2024 Medicare Advantage plans include a Medicare Part B premium Giveback feature.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 7, 2023
- 2024 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) premiums remain low - with more $0 premium options.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 7, 2023
- The number of 2024 Medicare Advantage plan choices remains stable with a decrease in HMOs and an increase in local PPO options.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 7, 2023
- Q1Medicare Top 10 highlights of the 2024 Medicare Advantage plan landscape
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 7, 2023
- 2024 Medicare Part D PDP Outlook: Fewer 2024 Medicare Part D PDP options and most people in 2023 plans may pay higher 2024 Part D premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 5, 2023
- Can I still change to a different 2024 Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan?
Changing Medicare plans · Apr 28, 2024
- Fewer 2024 stand-alone Medicare Part D (PDP) options with fewer PDPs qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2023
- 73% of people currently enrolled in a 2023 stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plan may see premium increases in 2024
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2023
- September 2023 Medicare Drug List Updates: Forty-one (41) medications added to the 2023 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Sep 22, 2023
- August 2023 Medicare Drug List Updates: Sixty-three (63) medications added to the 2023 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Sep 6, 2023
- Will you enter the 2024 Medicare Part D Coverage Gap or Donut Hole?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Aug 4, 2023
- Understanding the 2024 Medicare Part D Donut Hole
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Aug 4, 2023
- 2024 Medicare Part D Late-Enrollment Penalty rate will increase 6% - with maximum penalties reaching up to $878 for the year.
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Aug 2, 2023
- CMS projects a 1.8% decrease in 2024 average total Medicare prescription drug plan premium.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 18, 2023
- 2024 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jul 31, 2023
- What to do if you unintentionally lost your Medicare Part D coverage.
Changing Medicare plans · Jul 13, 2023
- Caution: Reconsider dropping your Medicare drug plan to save money
Changing Medicare plans · Jul 14, 2023
- Changing Medicare plans to lower drug costs or increase coverage
Changing Medicare plans · Jul 14, 2023
- Examples of Calculating the Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalty
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Jul 29, 2025
- What you pay for your Medicare drugs can change throughout the year: 2024 Example.
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jul 5, 2024
- June 2023 Medicare Drug List Updates: Sixty-three (63) medications added to the 2023 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 19, 2023
- Storm Season 2023 Update: Preparing for the Atlantic Hurricane Season -- NOAA prediction upgraded to above normal
Your Health & Wellness · Aug 19, 2023
- May 2023 Medicare Drug List Updates: Thirty-two (32) medications added to the 2023 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · May 21, 2023
- April 2023 Medicare Drug List Updates: Thirty (30) medications added to the 2023 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 30, 2023
- How 2024 Medicare Part D drug coverage is changing and will help save on prescription costs.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Dec 14, 2023
- Paying more for 2023 Medicare Part D prescriptions? Ask your plan for a Tiering Exception.
Your Medicare plan coverage · Mar 26, 2023
- How a mid-year formulary change can affect your Medicare Part D drug coverage
Monthly Formulary changes · Mar 27, 2025
- September 2023 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Sep 22, 2023
- February 2023 Drug List Updates: sixteen (16) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Feb 28, 2023
- February 2023 Medicare Drug List Updates: Seventy-one (71) medications added to the 2023 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Feb 28, 2023
- Seven ways insulin purchases impact your 2023 Medicare Part D drug plan coverage
Diabetes and diabetic coverage · Feb 27, 2023
- Chart of 2023 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 1 of 6 (E0654 through H2134)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Dec 24, 2022
- Chart of 2023 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 2 of 6 (H2161 through H3655)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Dec 24, 2022
- Chart of 2023 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 3 of 6 (H3660 through H5355)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Dec 24, 2022
- Chart of 2023 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 4 of 6 (H5372 through H7220)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Dec 24, 2022
- Chart of 2023 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 5 of 6 (H7245 through H9649)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Dec 24, 2022
- Chart of 2023 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 6 of 6 (H9662 through S9854)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Dec 24, 2022
- Social Security Announces 8.7 Percent 2023 COLA Increase Impacting the SSI Benefits of 70 Million People
General Medicare · Oct 14, 2022
- 2023 Medicare Part D plan outlook: More 2023 Medicare Part D PDP options and most people in 2022 plans may pay higher 2023 Part D premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 2, 2022
- CMS projects a 1.8% decrease in 2023 Medicare prescription drug plan premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 1, 2022
- Over Thirty-one million people can take advantage of the 2023 "5-Star" Medicare plan Special Enrollment Period.
Star Ratings & plan quality · Nov 2, 2022
- Almost 3 million people are currently enrolled in non-renewing 2022 Medicare plans and 1.4 million people will lose their 2023 Medicare plan coverage
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 19, 2022
- Top 10 ways your current 2022 Medicare plan can change in 2023
Annual Medicare plan changes · Nov 26, 2022
- Medicare announces 2023 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 27, 2022
- 2023 IRMAA: Slight decrease in Medicare Part D IRMAA payments along with changes in the IRMAA brackets due to annual inflation adjustments.
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Sep 28, 2022
- Will preferred pharmacy pricing save you money in 2023?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 20, 2022
- Medicare Part D plan changes: Examples of how 2023 Medicare Part D plans change formulary cost-sharing.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 21, 2022
- Almost 1.5 million people will see at least a 50% increase in their 2023 Medicare Part D plan premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 19, 2022
- Almost 3.8 million Medicare beneficiaries will see at least 100 more medications on their 2023 Medicare Part D drug plan formulary
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 20, 2022
- Over 15 million people enrolled in a 2022 Medicare PDP will see an increase of $20 to $155 in their 2023 initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 18, 2022
- 2023 Medicare Advantage plan Maximum Out-Of-Pocket (MOOP) limits are changing and can reach $8,300 -- with 1.4 million members seeing a MOOP increase from $50 to $4,850
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 26, 2022
- Fewer Medicare Advantage plans will offer the standard Initial Coverage Limit in 2023
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2022
- 2023 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) premiums remain low - with more $0 premium options
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2022
- More 2023 Medicare Advantage plan choices, with increases in HMO and local PPO options
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2022
- More $0 premium 2023 Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) with a $0 initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2022
- Significant changes in the 2023 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2022
- 2023 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jul 29, 2022
- Many counties across the country will see one or more 2022 Medicare Advantage plans discontinued in 2023
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2022
- Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): Changes to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage 2023 and beyond.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 16, 2023
- 2022 CMS Press release: 2023 Medicare plan premiums decline while plans continue offering a wide range of coverage benefits
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 30, 2022
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Selecting your Medicare plan · Mar 24, 2042
- Most 2023 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans will have some initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 1, 2022
- Overall fewer 2023 stand-alone Medicare Part D plans (PDPs) qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 30, 2022
- 64% of people currently enrolled in a 2022 stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plan may see premium increases in 2023
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 30, 2022
- Information update: the 2023 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage 30-day cost-sharing and health benefit information is now online at Q1Medicare.com
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 5, 2022
- Q1Medicare Top 10 highlights of the 2023 Medicare Advantage plan landscape
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 8, 2022
- Will you enter the 2023 Medicare Part D Coverage Gap or Donut Hole
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Sep 23, 2022
- Storm Season 2022: Preparing for another Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season
Your Health & Wellness · May 24, 2022
- May 2022 Medicare Drug List Updates: Fifty-nine (59) medications added to the 2022 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · May 19, 2022
- Understanding the 2023 Medicare Part D Donut Hole
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Sep 23, 2022
- Affordable Connectivity Program Lowers Cost of Internet Services for Eligible Households
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jun 21, 2022
- August 2022 Medicare Drug List Updates: Thirty-three (33) medications added to the 2022 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 13, 2022
- 2023 Medicare Part D preview: CMS releases 2023 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Annual Medicare plan changes · Apr 4, 2022
- June 2022 Medicare Drug List Updates: Seventy-five (75) medications added to the 2022 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 17, 2022
- Chart of 2022 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 6 of 6 (H9699 through S9701)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Mar 7, 2022
- Chart of 2022 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 5 of 6 (H7323 through H9686)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Mar 7, 2022
- Chart of 2022 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 4 of 6 (H5337 through H7322)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Mar 7, 2022
- Chart of 2022 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 3 of 6 (H3572 through H5325)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Mar 7, 2022
- Chart of 2022 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 2 of 6 (H2001 through H3563)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Mar 7, 2022
- Chart of 2022 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 1 of 6 (E0654 through H1997)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Mar 7, 2022
- 2022 IRMAA: Slight increase in Medicare Part D IRMAA payments for most along with changes in the IRMAA brackets due to annual inflation adjustments.
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Nov 13, 2021
- Medicare announces increases in 2022 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles
General Medicare · Nov 12, 2021
- 2021 CMS Press release: 2022 Medicare Advantage plan premiums decline while plans continue offering a wide range of coverage benefits
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2021
- The 2026 Medicare annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) begins today, October 15th and continues through December 7th
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 15, 2025
- More $0 premium 2022 Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) with a $0 initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 2, 2021
- Significant changes in the 2022 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 2, 2021
- 2022 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) premiums remain low - with more $0 premium options
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 2, 2021
- Many counties across the country will see one or more 2021 Medicare Advantage plans discontinued in 2022
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 1, 2021
- 2022 Medicare Advantage plan Maximum Out-Of-Pocket (MOOP) limits are changing and can reach $7,550.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 2, 2021
- More 2022 Medicare Advantage plans in many areas across the country with continued low monthly premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2021
- More 2022 Medicare Advantage plan choices, with increases in HMO and local PPO options
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 1, 2021
- Most 2022 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans will have some initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2021
- Almost all states will offer fewer 2022 stand-alone Medicare Part D plans (PDPs) qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2021
- 84% of people currently enrolled in a 2021 stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plan may see premium increases in 2022
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 30, 2021
- Changes in stand-alone Medicare Part D PDP premiums from 2007 to 2022 - The Highs and Lows
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 30, 2021
- 23% Fewer stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) options in 2022
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2021
- Over Thirty million people can take advantage of the 2022 "5-Star" Medicare plan Special Enrollment Period.
Star Ratings & plan quality · Nov 8, 2021
- More Medicare Advantage plans will offer a variation on the standard Initial Coverage Limit in 2022
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2021
- August 2022 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 13, 2022
- April 2022 Medicare Drug List Updates: Seventy (70) medications added to the 2022 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 19, 2022
- March 2022 Medicare Drug List Updates: Fifty-two (52) medications added to 2022 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Mar 29, 2022
- February 2022 Medicare Drug List Updates: Eighty-Eight (88) medications added to 2022 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Feb 28, 2022
- Top 10 ways your current 2021 Medicare plan can change in 2022
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 21, 2021
- More 2023 Medicare Advantage plans with a Medicare Part B premium Giveback feature
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 9, 2022
- Over 4.4 million people currently enrolled in a 2021 Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plans will be automatically moved to a different 2022 Medicare plan
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 6, 2021
- Will preferred pharmacy pricing save you money in 2022?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2021
- Annual Medicare drug plan changes: Examples of how 2022 Medicare Part D plans change formulary cost-sharing.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2021
- Reminder of three important 2020 changes to Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans that can affect your 2022 healthcare coverage
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 1, 2021
- Over 1.1 million Medicare beneficiaries will see at least 100 fewer medications on their 2022 Medicare Part D drug plan formulary
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2021
- Over 13.2 million people enrolled in a 2021 Medicare PDP will see an increase of $20 to $275 in their 2022 initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2021
- Almost 4.4 million people will see at least a 20% increase in their 2022 Medicare Part D plan premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2021
- Over 190,000 people are currently enrolled in non-renewing 2021 Medicare plans and will lose their 2022 Medicare plan coverage
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2021
- Understanding the 2022 Medicare Part D Donut Hole
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jul 29, 2021
- Will you enter the 2022 Medicare Part D Coverage Gap or Donut Hole
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jul 13, 2021
- Social Security Announces 5.9 Percent 2022 COLA Increase Impacting the SSI Benefits of 70 Million People
General Medicare · Oct 14, 2021
- 2022 Medicare Part D plan outlook: Fewer 2022 Medicare Part D PDP options and most people in 2021 plans may pay higher 2022 Part D premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 3, 2021
- CMS Notice of Enrollment Suspension for Medicare Advantage - Prescription Drug Contract Numbers H3464, H6526, H0169 - UnitedHealthcare of Arkansas, New Mexico, and Midwest
Medicare plan providers · Sep 3, 2021
- August 2021 Drug List Updates: Fourteen (14) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 14, 2021
- 2022 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2022 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jan 16, 2022
- August 2021 Medicare Drug List Updates: Thirty-nine (39) medications added to 2021 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 14, 2021
- June 2021 Medicare Drug List Updates: Thirty-eight (38) medications added to 2021 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 25, 2021
- June 2021 Drug List Updates: Nine (9) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 25, 2021
- CMS Lifts Sanctions Imposed on Imperial Insurance Companies Arizona Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug Plan Contract Number: H2793.
Medicare plan providers · Jun 18, 2021
- Storm Season 2021: Preparing for another Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season
Your Health & Wellness · May 20, 2021
- May 2021 Drug List Updates: Fifteen (15) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · May 21, 2021
- May 2021 Medicare Drug List Updates: Forty (40) medications added to 2021 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · May 21, 2021
- CMS Notice of Immediate Imposition of Intermediate Sanction (Suspension of Enrollment) for Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug Plan Contract Number: H2241.
Medicare plan providers · Apr 30, 2021
- 2021 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 14, 2021
- April 2021 Medicare Drug List Updates: Ninety-five (95) medications added to 2021 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 27, 2021
- April 2021 Drug List Updates: Fifty-five (55) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 27, 2021
- Why you may be paying more for your Prescription Drug Coverage in 2021
Annual Medicare plan changes · Feb 22, 2021
- What happens after I meet my 2021 Medicare Part D plan's $6,550 TrOOP threshold (total out-of-pocket drug spending limit)?
Out-of-Pocket: TrOOP, RxMOOP, and MOOP · Feb 9, 2021
- 2022 Medicare Part D Late-Enrollment Penalties will increase slightly - maximum penalties can reach up to $749 for the year.
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Jul 29, 2021
- CMS projects a 4.9% increase in 2022 Medicare prescription drug plan premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Jul 29, 2021
- 2022 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jul 29, 2021
- Medicare Part D 2022: CMS releases finalized 2022 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Annual Medicare plan changes · Jan 16, 2021
- 2021 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2021 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jan 15, 2021
- Medicare announces increases in 2021 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles
General Medicare · Nov 6, 2020
- 2021 IRMAA: Slight increase in Medicare Part D IRMAA payments for most along with changes in the IRMAA brackets due to annual inflation adjustments.
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Nov 6, 2020
- How much money could I possibly save with the 2021 Medicare Part D Donut Hole Discount?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Oct 27, 2020
- Top 10 ways your current 2020 Medicare plan can change in 2021
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 23, 2020
- Over 1.8 million people are currently enrolled in a 2020 Medicare Part D plan that is changing names in 2021
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2020
- Over 1.5 million people currently enrolled in a 2020 Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plans will be automatically moved to another 2021 Medicare plan
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2020
- CMS Notice of Enrollment Suspension for Medicare Advantage - Prescription Drug Contract Number H4005 - Triple-S Advantage
Medicare plan providers · Sep 3, 2021
- CMS Notice of Enrollment Suspension for Medicare Advantage - Prescription Drug Contract Number H7522 - MMM Healthcare
Medicare plan providers · Sep 3, 2021
- Social Security Announces 1.3 Percent 2021 COLA Increase Impacting the SSI Benefits of 70 Million People
General Medicare · Oct 13, 2020
- Will preferred pharmacy pricing save you money in 2021?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2020
- Annual Medicare drug plan changes: Examples of how 2021 Medicare Part D plans change formulary cost-sharing.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 3, 2020
- Over 2 million Medicare beneficiaries will see at least 100 fewer medications on their 2021 Medicare Part D drug plan formulary
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2020
- Over 1.6 million people enrolled in a 2020 Medicare PDP will see an increase of $20 to $190 in their 2021 initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2020
- Almost 3 million people will see at least a 20% increase in their 2021 Medicare Part D plan premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2020
- Over 1.1 million people are currently enrolled in non-renewing 2020 Medicare Advantage plans and may lose their 2021 Medicare plan coverage
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2020
- Fewer Medicare Advantage plans will offer a variation on the standard Initial Coverage Limit in 2021
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 3, 2020
- September 2020 Drug List Updates: Eighteen (18) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Sep 29, 2020
- September 2020 Medicare Drug List Updates: Fourty-six (46) medications added to 2020 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Sep 29, 2020
- September 2020 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Sep 29, 2020
- Many counties across the country will see one or more 2020 Medicare Advantage plans discontinued in 2021
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 28, 2020
- 2021 Medicare Advantage Maximum Out-Of-Pocket (MOOP) limits are changing and can now reach $7,550.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 28, 2020
- More $0 premium 2021 Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) with a $0 initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 28, 2020
- Significant changes in the 2021 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 28, 2020
- 2021 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) premiums remain low - with more $0 premium options
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 28, 2020
- More 2021 Medicare Advantage plan choices, with increases in HMO and local PPO options
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 28, 2020
- Q1Medicare Initial Analysis of 2021 PDP Landscape: More low-cost 2021 Medicare Part D PDP options, but many people in 2020 plans may pay higher 2021 Part D premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 28, 2020
- More 2021 stand-alone Medicare Part D PDP options, but many people in 2020 plans will pay higher Part D premiums in 2021.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 24, 2020
- 2020 CMS Press release: 2021 Medicare Advantage plan premiums continue to decline while plan choices and benefits increase
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 24, 2020
- Most 2021 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans will have some initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 26, 2020
- Many states will offer more 2021 stand-alone Medicare Part D plans (PDPs) qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 27, 2020
- Sixty-seven percent of Medicare Part D beneficiaries may have higher monthly stand-alone 2021 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 27, 2020
- Changes in stand-alone Medicare Part D PDP premiums from 2007 to 2021 - The Highs and Lows
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 27, 2020
- More stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) options in 2021
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 27, 2020
- Will you enter the 2021 Medicare Part D Donut Hole?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Sep 14, 2020
- CMS Notice of Enrollment Suspension for Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug Contract Number H1302 (Blue Cross of Idaho Care Plus, Inc.) for plan year 2021 - Released for plan year 2022
Medicare plan providers · Sep 11, 2020
- Understanding the 2021 Medicare Part D Donut Hole
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Sep 1, 2020
- August 2020 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 15, 2020
- August 2020 Drug List Updates: Twenty-one (21) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 15, 2020
- August 2020 Medicare Drug List Updates: Thirty-seven (37) medications added to 2020 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 15, 2020
- 2021 Medicare Part D Late-Enrollment Penalties will increase slightly - maximum penalties can reach up to $695 for the year.
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Aug 2, 2020
- Chart of 2021 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 5 of 5 (H8634 through S9701)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Aug 1, 2020
- Chart of 2021 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 4 of 5 (H5928 through H8634)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Aug 1, 2020
- Chart of 2021 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 3 of 5 (H3962 through H5928)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Aug 1, 2020
- Chart of 2021 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 2 of 5 (H2237 through H3959)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Aug 1, 2020
- Chart of 2021 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 1 of 5 (E0654 through H2235)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Aug 1, 2020
- Chart of 2020 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 5 of 5 (H9438 through S9701)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jul 31, 2019
- Chart of 2020 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 4 of 5 (H6306 through H9431)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jul 31, 2019
- Chart of 2020 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 3 of 5 (H4094 through H6293)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jul 31, 2019
- Chart of 2020 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 2 of 5 (H2354 through H4093)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jul 31, 2019
- Chart of 2020 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Part 1 of 5 (E0654 through H2334)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jul 31, 2019
- CMS projects slightly higher 2021 Medicare prescription drug plan premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Jul 30, 2020
- 2021 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jul 30, 2020
- July 2020 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 18, 2020
- June 2020 Drug List Updates: Fourteen (14) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 18, 2020
- June 2020 Medicare Drug List Updates: Twenty-five (25) medications added to 2020 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 18, 2020
- June 2020 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 18, 2020
- Preparing for an Above-Normal 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Your Health & Wellness · May 27, 2020
- May 2020 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · May 23, 2020
- May 2020 Drug List Updates: Twelve (12) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · May 23, 2020
- May 2020 Medicare Drug List Updates: Twenty-six (26) medications added to 2020 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · May 23, 2020
- April 2020 Drug List Updates: Thirty-four (34) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 26, 2020
- April 2020 Medicare Drug List Updates: Sixty-five (65) medications added to 2020 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 26, 2020
- CMS announces Medicare Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for people whose Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan enrollment was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) · May 5, 2020
- March 2020 Medicare Drug List Updates: Sixty-eight (68) medications added to 2020 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 5, 2020
- March 2020 Drug List Updates: Twenty-Five (25) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 5, 2020
- April 2020 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 26, 2020
- Medicare Part D 2021: CMS releases finalized 2021 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Annual Medicare plan changes · Apr 6, 2020
- Over Thirteen million people can take advantage of the 2020 "5-Star" Medicare plan Special Enrollment Period.
Star Ratings & plan quality · Mar 30, 2020
- CMS Tip Sheet - Calculating the Late Enrollment Penalty (2020 Revision)
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Mar 16, 2020
- I am qualified for Medicaid and Medicare, so why am I still paying a premium for my 2021 Medicare Part D drug plan?
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Feb 12, 2020
- Preview Medicare Part D 2021: CMS releases the proposed 2021 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Annual Medicare plan changes · Feb 6, 2020
- 2020 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2020 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Feb 5, 2020
- CMS Notice of Release of Intermediate Sanctions (Suspension of Marketing and Enrollment) for Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug and Prescription Drug Plan contract numbers: H2020, H2334, H3071, H5454, H6379, H6672, H8293, H9403, H9589, and S6946
Medicare plan providers · Sep 22, 2020
- Reminder: The 2026 Medicare Part D annual Open Enrollment Period (OEP) ends on Saturday, December 7th.
Enrollment topics · Nov 27, 2025
- Changes in 2020 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles
General Medicare · Nov 9, 2019
- Social Security Press Release: Social Security Announces 1.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2020
General Medicare · Oct 11, 2019
- 2020 IRMAA: Slight Decrease in Medicare Part D IRMAA payments for most along with larger decreases for some as IRMAA brackets become annually inflation adjusted.
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Nov 1, 2019
- Why you may be paying more for your Prescription Drug Coverage in 2020
Annual Medicare plan changes · Feb 18, 2020
- If I am in the 2021 Donut Hole and get a 75% discount on my brand-name drugs, what percent of my purchase counts toward exiting the Donut Hole?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Oct 29, 2019
- Do I just pay 25% of the difference between the $8,000 TrOOP and my Medicare Part D plan's $5,030 Initial Coverage Limit before exiting the 2024 Donut Hole?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · May 13, 2023
- Wegovy is now covered by 2024 Medicare drug plans.
Diabetes and diabetic coverage · Jul 10, 2024
- Star Ratings for the 2020 Medicare Advantage Plans by Health Plan Type
Star Ratings & plan quality · Oct 27, 2019
- 2020 Medicare Advantage Plans with Consistently Low CMS Quality Ratings
Star Ratings & plan quality · Oct 27, 2019
- How much money could I possibly save with the 2020 Medicare Part D Donut Hole Discount?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Oct 25, 2019
- Medicare.gov Find your old drug list tool -- only available until the end of Open Enrollment
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 23, 2019
- Top Ten Ways Your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan Can Change in 2020
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 23, 2019
- Almost 2.5 million Medicare beneficiaries will see at least 100 fewer medications on their 2020 Medicare Part D drug plan formulary
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2019
- The 2020 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) begins today, October 15th, and continues through December 7th.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 15, 2019
- Will your 2019 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan begin using preferred pharmacy pricing in 2020?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 7, 2019
- Examples of how 2020 Medicare Part D plans can change prescription cost-sharing designs
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 7, 2019
- More Medicare Advantage plans will offer some variation of the standard Initial Coverage Limit in 2020
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 3, 2019
- Over 6.7 million people enrolled in a 2019 Medicare PDP will see an increase of $25 to $435 in their 2020 initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 2, 2019
- Over 4 million people will see at least a 20% increase in their 2020 Medicare Part D plan premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 2, 2019
- Over 1.1 million people are currently enrolled in non-renewing 2019 Medicare Advantage plans and may lose their 2020 Medicare plan coverage
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 2, 2019
- Q1Group 2020 MA/MAPD Analysis: Medicare beneficiaries can expect more Medicare plan options, continued low monthly premiums, more D-SNPs, and slightly more Medicare Advantage plans offering some Donut Hole coverage
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2019
- Many counties across the country will see one or more 2019 Medicare Advantage plans discontinued in 2020
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 27, 2019
- A comparison of the Maximum Out-Of-Pocket Limit (MOOP) range for 2020 Medicare Advantage plans as compared to 2019 Medicare Advantage plans
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 27, 2019
- More $0 premium 2020 Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) with a $0 initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 27, 2019
- Significant changes in the 2020 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 27, 2019
- 2020 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) premiums remain low - with more $0 premium options
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 27, 2019
- More 2020 Medicare Advantage plan choices, with increases in HMO and local PPO options
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 27, 2019
- More low-cost 2020 Medicare Part D PDP options, but many people in 2019 plans may pay higher 2020 Part D premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 26, 2019
- Reminder about Fall 2025 Medicare mailings from CMS and the Social Security Administration affecting your Extra Help benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Nov 20, 2025
- 2019 CMS Press release: 2020 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plan premiums continue to decline while plan choices and benefits increase
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 24, 2019
- A first look at the 2020 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) landscape
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 24, 2019
- Q1Group 2020 PDP Analysis: Most 2020 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans will have some initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 25, 2019
- Q1Group 2020 PDP Analysis: Most states will offer the same number of Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium in 2020
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 25, 2019
- Q1Group 2020 PDP Analysis: 58% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries can expect higher monthly stand-alone 2020 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 25, 2019
- Q1Group 2020 PDP Analysis: 2007 to 2020 stand-alone Medicare Part D premiums - The Highs and Lows
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 22, 2019
- Q1Group 2020 PDP Analysis: More stand-alone 2020 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan choices
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 22, 2019
- CMS Press Release: CMS Issues Guidance to help Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans Respond to COVID-19
Your Medicare plan coverage · Mar 11, 2020
- September 2019 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Sep 17, 2019
- September 2019 Drug List Updates: Twenty (20) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Sep 17, 2019
- September 2019 Medicare Drug List Updates: Thirty-four (34) Medications Added to 2019 Medicare Part D Drug Plan Formularies
Monthly Formulary changes · Sep 17, 2019
- CMS Notice of Release of Enrollment Suspension for Medicare Advantage - Prescription Drug Plan Contract Number: H5322 (Care Improvement Plus) for plan year 2021
Medicare plan providers · Sep 1, 2020
- The 2020 Donut Hole Discount increases (... and what this means to you)
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Aug 6, 2019
- Will you enter the 2020 Medicare Part D Donut Hole?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Mar 6, 2020
- Understanding the 2020 Medicare Part D Donut Hole
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Sep 4, 2019
- August 2019 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 23, 2019
- 2020 Medicare Part D Late-Enrollment Penalties will decrease for a third year in a row - although maximum penalties can reach up to $641 per year.
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Aug 7, 2019
- 2020 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jul 31, 2019
- July 2019 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 22, 2019
- July 2019 Drug List Updates: Fourteen (14) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 22, 2019
- July 2019 Medicare Drug List Updates: Thirty-three (33) Medications Added to 2019 Medicare Part D Drug Plan Formularies
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 22, 2019
- Changes to the Medicare Supplement landscape: Medigap Plan C, Plan F, and High-Deductible Plan F no longer available.
Medicare Supplements - Medigap · Jul 15, 2020
- CMS Notice of Expedited Termination of Constellation Medicare Advantage -- Prescription Drug Contract Numbers H3054, H4876, and H8266.
Medicare plan providers · Jun 28, 2019
- Preparing for the Near-Normal 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season and the Above-Normal Eastern Pacific and Central Pacific Storm Seasons
Your Health & Wellness · Jun 5, 2019
- June 2019 Drug List Updates: Thirty (30) Medications Now Added to 2019 Medicare Part D Drug Plan Formularies
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 24, 2019
- June 2019 Drug List Updates: Twelve (12) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 24, 2019
- June 2019 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 24, 2019
- May 2019 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 20, 2019
- May 2019 Drug List Updates: Twenty-five (25) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 20, 2019
- May 2019 Formularies Update: Ninety-two (92) Medications Added to Medicare Plan Drug Lists
Monthly Formulary changes · May 20, 2019
- Medicare Part D 2020: CMS releases the finalized 2020 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Annual Medicare plan changes · Apr 2, 2019
- April 2019 Drug List Updates: Twenty-four (24) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 17, 2019
- April 2019 Formularies Update: Seventy (70) Medications Added to Medicare Plan Drug Lists
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 17, 2019
- March 2019 Drug List Updates: Seventy-two (72) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 5, 2019
- Spring 2019 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 15, 2019
- March 2019 Formularies Update: One Hundred and Ninety-Eight (198) Medications Added to Medicare Plan Drug Lists
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 5, 2019
- If I am in the 2019 Donut Hole and get a 75% discount on my brand-name drugs, what percent of my purchase counts toward exiting the Donut Hole?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Feb 27, 2019
- 2019 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2019 and early-2020 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jan 8, 2020
- Preview Medicare Part D 2020: CMS releases the proposed 2020 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Annual Medicare plan changes · Jan 30, 2019
- I am qualified for Medicaid and Medicare, so why am I still paying a premium for my 2019 Medicare Part D drug plan?
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Dec 24, 2018
- The 2019 Donut Hole Discount increases (... and what this means to you)
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Dec 24, 2018
- Will I enter the 2019 Medicare Part D Coverage Gap or Donut Hole?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Dec 24, 2018
- The 2019 Medicare Part D annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) ends today, Friday, December 7th.
Enrollment topics · Dec 7, 2018
- How is your 2018 Medicare plan changing in 2019?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 15, 2018
- CMS Notice of Imposition of Intermediate Sanctions (Suspension of Enrollment and Marketing) for Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug contract number: H2773.
Medicare plan providers · Nov 18, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 MA/MAPD Analysis Summary: Stable Medicare Advantage plan premiums, but beneficiaries in many counties will find significant changes in plan coverage and availability
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 10, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 PDP Analysis: Will your 2018 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan begin using preferred pharmacy pricing in 2019?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 20, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 Drug Plan Analysis: Examples of how 2019 Medicare Part D plans can change prescription cost-sharing designs
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 19, 2018
- 2019 Medicare Drug Plan Analysis: Over 11 million Medicare beneficiaries will see at least 100 fewer medications on their 2019 Medicare Part D drug plan formulary
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 19, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 Medicare Part D Analysis: 613,285 people enrolled in a 2018 Medicare PDP will see an increase of 10% to 315% in their 2019 initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 19, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 Medicare PDP Analysis: Over 4.5 million people will see an increase of 20% or more in their 2019 Medicare Part D plan premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 19, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 Medicare Plan Analysis: Over 1.5 million members in non-renewing 2018 Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans may lose their 2019 Medicare plan coverage
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 18, 2018
- Changes in 2019 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles
General Medicare · Oct 12, 2018
- What is the 2019 standard Initial Coverage Limit and how does the ICL work?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Sep 18, 2018
- A comparison of the Maximum Out-Of-Pocket Limit (MOOP) range for 2019 Medicare Advantage plans as compared to 2018 Medicare Advantage plans
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2018
- More Medicare Advantage plans will offer some variation of the standard Initial Coverage Limit in 2019
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2018
- More $0 premium 2019 Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) with a $0 initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2018
- More 2019 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) options - with significant changes in the 2019 SNP landscape
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 7, 2018
- 2019 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) premiums remain low
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 7, 2018
- Many counties across the country will see a reduction in the available 2019 Medicare Advantage plans
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2018
- More 2019 Medicare Advantage plan choices, with increases in HMO and local PPO options
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 6, 2018
- Medicare beneficiaries will have more 2019 Medicare Part D PDP choices and many people will pay slightly higher 2019 monthly PDP premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2018
- 2018 CMS Press release: Medicare Advantage premiums continue to decline while plan choices and benefits increase in 2019
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 28, 2018
- A first look at the 2019 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) landscape
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 28, 2018
- Aetna agrees to divest stand-alone Medicare Part D plans (PDPs) to a subsidiary of WellCare
Medicare plan providers · Sep 27, 2018
- CMS Notice of Enrollment Suspension for Prescription Drug Plan Contract Number S5795 (USAble Mutual Insurance Company) for contract year (CY) 2019.
Medicare plan providers · Sep 21, 2018
- Reminder about September Medicare mailings from CMS and the Social Security Administration affecting your 2019 Extra Help benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Sep 21, 2018
- The 2019 Medicare & You Handbook is online and available for download
General Medicare · Sep 20, 2018
- Understanding the 2019 Medicare Part D Coverage Gap or Donut Hole
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Sep 17, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 PDP Analysis: More stand-alone 2019 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan choices
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 PDP Analysis: 2007 to 2019 stand-alone Medicare Part D premiums - The highs and lows
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2018
- August 2018 Drug List Updates: Thirty-one new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 29, 2018
- August 2018 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 29, 2018
- August 2018 Formularies Updates: One Hundred and four (104) Medications Added to Medicare Plan Drug Lists
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 29, 2018
- 2019 Medicare Part D Late-Enrollment Penalties will decrease by 5.23% - But maximum penalties can reach $601 per year.
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Aug 2, 2018
- 2019 IRMAA: 5% decrease in Medicare Part D IRMAA for individual earning incomes between $85,000 - $500,000 and couples earning $170,000 - $750,000.
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Aug 2, 2018
- 2018 CMS Press Release: "Medicare Part D premiums continue to decline in 2019"
Annual Medicare plan changes · Jul 31, 2018
- 2019 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jul 31, 2018
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Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 13, 2048
- How to calculate the cost of a $12,000 Medicare Part D drug purchase using 2022 Straddle Claim logic.
Straddle Claims and high costs · May 7, 2022
- July 2018 Drug List Updates: Nine (9) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 13, 2018
- July 2018 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 13, 2018
- July 2018 Formularies Updates: Fifty-Eight (58) Medications Added to Medicare Plan Drug Lists
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 13, 2018
- Q1Group 2019 PDP Analysis: 60.9% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries can expect higher monthly stand-alone 2019 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2018
- June 2018 summary of the new medications added to Medicare Part D plan formularies (drug lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 19, 2018
- June 2018 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 19, 2018
- If I am in the 2018 Donut Hole and get a 65% discount on my brand-name drugs, what percent of my purchase counts toward exiting the Donut Hole?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · May 31, 2018
- Do I just pay the difference between the $5,000 TrOOP and my Medicare Part D plan's $3,750 Initial Coverage Limit before exiting the 2018 Donut Hole?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · May 31, 2018
- May 2018 summary of the new medications added to Medicare Part D plan formularies (drug lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · May 31, 2018
- May 2018 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · May 31, 2018
- Analysis of the 2021 Medicare Advantage Plan Landscape
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 1, 2020
- Prepare now for the "Above-Normal" 2018 Hurricane Season
Your Health & Wellness · May 29, 2018
- April 2018 formulary changes: 2018 Medicare Part D drug lists now updated with 486 new prescription drugs - Part 5 of 5 - Drugs starting with the letters Q-Z.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 24, 2018
- April 2018 formulary changes: 2018 Medicare Part D drug lists now updated with 486 new prescription drugs - Part 4 of 5 - Drugs starting with the letters N-P.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 24, 2018
- April 2018 formulary changes: 2018 Medicare Part D drug lists now updated with 486 new prescription drugs - Part 3 of 5 - Drugs starting with the letters I-M.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 24, 2018
- April 2018 formulary changes: 2018 Medicare Part D drug lists now updated with 486 new prescription drugs - Part 2 of 5 - Drugs starting with the letters D-H.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 24, 2018
- April 2018 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 24, 2018
- April 2018 formulary changes: 2018 Medicare Part D drug lists now updated with 486 new prescription drugs - Part 1 of 5 - Drugs starting with the letters A-C.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 24, 2018
- One Hundred and Three (103) New Generic Equivalents Added to Medicare Part D formularies in April 2018
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 24, 2018
- CMS Tip Sheet - Calculating the Late Enrollment Penalty (2018 Revision)
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Apr 23, 2018
- Looking toward 2019: CMS finalizes 2019 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Annual Medicare plan changes · Apr 3, 2018
- Why don't more people take advantage of the "5-Star" Medicare plan Special Enrollment Period in 2018?
Star Ratings & plan quality · Mar 31, 2018
- More than 6 million people can take advantage of the 2018 "5-Star" Medicare plan Special Enrollment Period.
Star Ratings & plan quality · Mar 30, 2018
- What is the 2018 standard Initial Coverage Limit and how does the ICL work?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Mar 28, 2018
- What happens after I meet my 2020 Medicare Part D plan's $6,350 TrOOP threshold (total out-of-pocket drug spending limit)?
Out-of-Pocket: TrOOP, RxMOOP, and MOOP · Jan 20, 2020
- Your New Medicare Card: What you need to know!
Selecting your Medicare plan · Mar 14, 2018
- 2018 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2018 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Feb 24, 2018
- Are you being reassigned to another Medicare Part D plan in 2018?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 22, 2017
- How much money could I possibly save with the 2019 Medicare Part D Donut Hole Discount?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Jun 30, 2019
- The 2021 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) begins today, October 15th, and continues through December 7th
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 28, 2020
- Will I enter the 2018 Medicare Part D Coverage Gap or Donut Hole?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Feb 18, 2018
- I enrolled into a new Medicare Part D plan and still have not received my Member ID card. What should I do?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Dec 27, 2017
- How is your 2017 Medicare plan changing in 2018?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Nov 2, 2017
- Changes in 2018 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles
General Medicare · Nov 20, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 stand-alone Medicare Part D Analysis Summary: Many Medicare beneficiaries will see higher stand-alone Medicare Part D plan premiums and a few more PDP choices
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 1, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 Medicare drug plan Analysis: Over 6 million Medicare beneficiaries will see at least 100 drugs removed from their 2018 Medicare Part D drug plan formularies
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 21, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 Medicare PDP Analysis: Over 6 million people will see an increase of 20% or more in their 2018 Medicare Part D plan premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 22, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 Drug Plan Analysis: Examples of how 2018 Medicare Part D plans can change prescription cost-sharing designs
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 20, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 Medicare Plan Analysis: Over 1.2 million members in non-renewing 2017 Medicare Advantage plans may lose their 2018 Medicare plan coverage
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 22, 2017
- Q1Medicare Reminder: The 2018 Medicare Part D annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) begins today, October 15th
Enrollment topics · Oct 15, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 Medicare Part D Analysis: 400,000 people enrolled in a 2017 Medicare PDP will see an increase of 11% to 23% in their 2018 initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 21, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 MA/MAPD Analysis: Fewer Medicare Advantage plans will offer some variation of the standard Initial Coverage Limit in 2018
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 MA/MAPD Analysis: A comparison of the Maximum Out-Of-Pocket Limit (MOOP) range for 2018 Medicare Advantage plans as compared to 2017 Medicare Advantage plans
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 3, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 MA/MAPD Analysis: More $0 premium 2018 Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) with a $0 initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 MA/MAPD Analysis: Changes in the 2018 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape still result in a net gain of 2018 SNPs
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 MA/MAPD Analysis: 2018 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) premiums remain low
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 3, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 MA/MAPD Analysis: More 2018 Medicare Advantage plan choices, with increases in HMO and local PPO options
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2017
- A brief overview of the 2018 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) landscape
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 1, 2017
- CMS Notice of Release of Enrollment Suspension for Prescription Drug Plan Contract Number S5795 (USAble Mutual Insurance Company) for 2020 Plan Year
Medicare plan providers · Aug 29, 2019
- 2017 CMS Press release: Medicare offers more health coverage choices and decreased premiums in 2018
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2017
- CMS announces Medicare Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for people affected by Hurricane Harvey, Irma, Maria, Nate, and California wildfires
Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) · Dec 16, 2017
- Q1Medicare.com introduces the ScriptSave WellRx Premier Prescription Savings Card
Your Health & Wellness · Sep 26, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 PDP Analysis: About 61% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries can expect higher monthly stand-alone 2018 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 30, 2017
- Understanding the 2018 Medicare Part D Coverage Gap or Donut Hole
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Sep 19, 2017
- Medicare resources for people impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Your Health & Wellness · Sep 11, 2017
- How much money could I possibly save with the 2018 Medicare Part D Donut Hole Discount?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Mar 8, 2018
- Twelve (12) New Generic Equivalents Added to Medicare Part D formularies in August 2017
Monthly Formulary changes · Sep 2, 2017
- August 2017 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Sep 2, 2017
- August 2017 summary of the new medications added to Medicare Part D prescription drug plan formularies (drug lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · Sep 2, 2017
- 2018 Medicare Part D Late-Enrollment Premium Penalties will Decrease by 1.71% - But Maximum Penalties can Reach $584 per Year.
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Aug 9, 2017
- 2018 IRMAA: 35% to 58% Medicare Part D IRMAA payment increases for individual earning incomes between $133,500 - $214,000 and couples earning $267,000 - $428,000.
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Aug 7, 2017
- 2017 CMS Press Release: "Medicare Issues Projected Drug Premiums for 2018"
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 1, 2017
- 2018 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jul 31, 2017
- What will I pay for my $250 brand-name drug when I reach the Donut Hole and Catastrophic Coverage phases of my 2017 Medicare Part D drug plan?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jul 31, 2017
- Eight (8) New Generic Equivalents Added to Medicare Part D formularies in July 2017
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 17, 2017
- July 2017 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 17, 2017
- July 2017 summary of the new medications added to Medicare Part D prescription drug plan formularies (drug lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 17, 2017
- Do I just pay the difference between the $5,100 TrOOP and my Medicare Part D plan's $3,820 Initial Coverage Limit before exiting the 2019 Donut Hole?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Aug 18, 2019
- If I am already in the 2018 Donut Hole by May, is it cheaper to use a brand-name drug or the generic equivalent?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · May 27, 2018
- CMS lifts Cigna Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan Marketing and Enrollment Sanctions
Medicare plan providers · Jun 16, 2017
- If I am in the 2017 Donut Hole and get a 60% discount on my brand-name drugs, what percent of my purchase counts toward exiting the Donut Hole?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Jun 13, 2017
- A 2017 Straddle Claim moving from your Medicare Part D plan's Initial Coverage Phase and into the Donut Hole
Straddle Claims and high costs · May 12, 2017
- CMS Press Release: New Medicare cards will be issued April 2018
General Medicare · May 30, 2017
- What is the 2017 standard Initial Coverage Limit and how does the ICL work?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Jan 6, 2017
- Preparing for an "Above-Normal" 2017 Hurricane Season
Your Health & Wellness · Jun 6, 2017
- The 2018 Donut Hole Discount increases (... and what this means to you)
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Oct 23, 2017
- May 2017 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · May 16, 2017
- May 2017 summary of the new medications added to Medicare Part D plan formularies (drug lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · May 14, 2017
- Forty-Seven (47) New Generic Equivalents Added to Medicare Part D formularies in April 2017
Monthly Formulary changes · May 3, 2017
- April 2017 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · May 3, 2017
- April 2017 summary of the new medications added to Medicare Part D plan formularies (drug lists) Part 2: M-Z
Monthly Formulary changes · May 3, 2017
- April 2017 summary of the new medications added to Medicare Part D plan formularies (drug lists) Part 1: A-L
Monthly Formulary changes · May 3, 2017
- CMS releases finalized defined standard 2018 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan coverage parameters
Annual Medicare plan changes · Apr 24, 2017
- How drugs are organized on a Medicare drug plan formulary and moving toward uniform drug tier definitions
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Feb 25, 2017
- Reminder: The Special Enrollment Period (SAR SEP) for people who were enrolled in discontinued Medicare plans ends February 28th
Enrollment topics · Feb 9, 2026
- 2017 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2017-2018 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Feb 25, 2017
- Saving money on your prescriptions using your Medicare Part D plan's preferred network pharmacies
Pharmacies & Providers · Feb 6, 2017
- A preview of 2018: CMS releases the proposed 2018 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Annual Medicare plan changes · Feb 1, 2017
- Q1Group 2017 PDP Analysis: Is your 2016 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan still being offered in 2017?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 7, 2016
- I am qualified for Medicaid and receive full Medicare Part D Extra Help, so why is my 2016 Medicare drug plan charging me a $3.80 premium in 2017?
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jan 2, 2017
- Will you enter the 2017 Medicare Part D Donut Hole ... and if so, when?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jan 2, 2017
- I enrolled into a new 2017 Medicare Part D plan and still have not received my Member ID card. What should I do?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Jan 1, 2017
- Q1Group 2019 PDP Analysis: Most 2019 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans will have some initial deductible ranging from $15 to $415
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 28, 2018
- Changes in 2017 Medicare Part B Premium and Deductible
General Medicare · Nov 21, 2016
- Top ten questions about enrolling in a 2024 Medicare Part D plan, Medicare Advantage plan, or Medicare Supplement.
Enrollment topics · Nov 7, 2023
- Are you being reassigned to another Medicare Part D plan in 2017?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 15, 2016
- Q1Group 2017 MA/MAPD Analysis: 2017 Medicare Advantage plan (MA and MAPD) premiums remain stable
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 1, 2016
- Q1Group 2017 MA/MAPD Analysis: A few more 2017 Medicare Advantage plan choices, but fewer PFFS and MMP options.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 3, 2016
- Q1Group 2017 MA/MAPD Analysis: Changes in the 2017 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape still result in a net gain of 2017 SNPs
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2016
- Q1Group 2017 MA/MAPD Analysis: A comparison of the Maximum Out-Of-Pocket Limit (MOOP) range for 2017 Medicare Advantage plans as compared to 2016 Medicare Advantage plans
Out-of-Pocket: TrOOP, RxMOOP, and MOOP · Sep 29, 2016
- Q1Group 2017 MA/MAPD Analysis: Slightly fewer $0 premium 2017 Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) with a $0 initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2016
- Q1Group 2018 MA/MAPD Analysis: Many counties across the country will see a reduction in the available 2018 Medicare Advantage plans
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2017
- Q1Group 2018 MA/MAPD Analysis Summary: Stable Medicare Advantage plan premiums, but beneficiaries in many counties will find significant changes in plan coverage and availability
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 9, 2017
- Q1Group 2017 MA/MAPD Analysis: More Medicare Advantage plans will offer some variation of the standard Initial Coverage Limit in 2017
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2016
- April and May formulary changes: 2017 Medicare Part D drug lists now updated with 283 new prescription drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · May 22, 2017
- Q1Group 2017 PDP Analysis: Fewer 2017 Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs) will have a $0 Initial Deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 27, 2016
- Q1Group 2017 PDP Analysis: 2007 to 2017 stand-alone Medicare Part D premiums - The highs and lows
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 27, 2016
- Q1Group 2017 PDP Analysis: About 65% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries can expect higher monthly stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums in 2017
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 25, 2016
- Changes are coming for 2019 Medicare Part D plans: A few highlights from the 2019 final CMS Call Letter and Final Rule
Annual Medicare plan changes · Apr 3, 2018
- Q1Group 2017 PDP Analysis: Fewer stand-alone 2017 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan choices
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 22, 2016
- Q1Group 2017 PDP Analysis: Many states will have the same or more 2017 Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the $0 Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) premium than in 2016
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 28, 2016
- Our 2016 updated Medicare.gov Plan Finder Tutorial is Now Online
Selecting your Medicare plan · Oct 20, 2015
- August 2016 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 17, 2016
- August 2016 summary of the new medications added to Medicare Part D plan formularies (drug lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 17, 2016
- 2016 Straddle Claim example moving from the Initial Coverage Phase to the Coverage Gap
Straddle Claims and high costs · Jul 2, 2016
- Which tax return does the Social Security Administration use to determine my 2017 Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA)?
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Aug 1, 2016
- How much money could I possibly save with the 2017 Donut Hole Discount?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Aug 1, 2016
- Star Ratings for the 2019 Medicare Advantage Plans by Health Plan Type
Star Ratings & plan quality · Oct 26, 2018
- Extra Help Update: The 2016 / 2017 CMS, SSA, and Medicare plan mailings schedule is online
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Sep 13, 2016
- 2016 CMS Press release: Medicare projects relatively stable average prescription drug premiums in 2017
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 1, 2016
- 2017 Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts (includes 2017 - 2006 for comparison)
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jul 30, 2016
- 2017 Medicare Part D Late-Enrollment Premium Penalties will increase by 4.5%
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Aug 1, 2016
- Roughly a 4.5% increase in the 2017 Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts (IRMAA) for Medicare beneficiaries with higher annual incomes.
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Jul 31, 2016
- Can I still apply for the 2017 Medicare Part D Extra Help or Low-Income Subsidy program?
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Feb 20, 2017
- In 2017, does the $4,950 out-of-pocket Donut Hole limit include the $3,700 Initial Coverage Limit so you only have to pay $1,250 ($4,950-$3,700) before leaving the Gap?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jun 13, 2017
- An explanation of the 2017 Medicare Part D Coverage Gap or Donut Hole.
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Aug 1, 2016
- July 2016 Formulary Changes to the Top Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 20, 2016
- July 2016 summary of the new medications added to Medicare Part D plan formularies (drug lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 20, 2016
- If I am in the Coverage Gap and get a 55% discount on brand-name drugs, how much of my purchase counts toward exiting the Donut Hole?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Jul 16, 2016
- The Donut Hole Discount increases in 2017 (... and what this means to you)
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 13, 2016
- June 2016 summary of the new medications added to Medicare Part D plan formularies (drug lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 2, 2016
- June 2016 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 2, 2016
- I use a brand-name drug that has a retail cost of $250 and there is no generic. What will I pay when I reach the Donut Hole and Catastrophic Coverage phases of my 2016 drug plan?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Jun 29, 2016
- Preparing for the 2016 Summer Storm and Hurricane Season
Your Health & Wellness · Jun 19, 2016
- If I am already in the 2016 Donut Hole by May, is it cheaper to use a brand-name drug or the generic equivalent?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · May 29, 2016
- May 2016 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · May 17, 2016
- Forty-Five (45) New Generic Equivalents Added to Medicare Part D in March & April 2016
Monthly Formulary changes · May 2, 2016
- April 2016 summary of the new medications added to Medicare Part D plan formularies (drug lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 25, 2016
- April 2016 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs Compared to Previous Years
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 29, 2016
- March 2016 summary of the new medications added to Medicare Part D plan formularies (drug lists) Part 1: A-L
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 9, 2016
- March 2016 Summary of the new Medications added to Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists) Part 2: M-Z
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 9, 2016
- United American Insurance Company (S5755) and First United Life Insurance Company (S5580) released from CMS sanctions
Medicare plan providers · Apr 8, 2016
- CMS Tip Sheet - Calculating the Late Enrollment Penalty (2016 Revision)
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Jul 10, 2016
- Do all Medicare prescription drug plans place the same medications on the same drug tiers?
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Oct 24, 2021
- A preview into 2017: CMS releases finalized standard 2017 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan coverage parameters
Annual Medicare plan changes · Apr 10, 2016
- I stopped working in 2015 and now earn less than the $85,000 IRMAA threshold, can I ask Social Security to reconsider my 2016 IRMAA premiums?
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Apr 16, 2016
- What tax returns does the Social Security Administration use to determine my 2016 Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA)?
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Feb 10, 2016
- 2016 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2016-2017 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Feb 18, 2016
- 2017 CMS Advance Notice: A preview into next year's Medicare Part D standard prescription drug plan coverage
Annual Medicare plan changes · Feb 19, 2016
- My new 2016 Medicare Part D coverage is much more expensive than last year. Can I still change to another 2016 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan?
Enrollment topics · Feb 16, 2016
- Reminder: The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP) ends Today, February 14th
Enrollment topics · Feb 14, 2017
- Why you may be paying more for your medications in 2016: Increases in your 2016 prescription co-payments or cost-sharing
Your Medicare plan coverage · Jan 27, 2016
- Why you may be paying more for your medications in 2016: Changes in 2016 prescription co-payments or cost-sharing designs
Your Medicare plan coverage · Jan 29, 2016
- What are the differences between drug tiers on a 2016 Medicare prescription drug plan formulary?
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Feb 24, 2016
- Why you may be paying more for your medications in 2016: Your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan has a deductible change.
Your Medicare plan coverage · Jan 28, 2016
- CMS Imposition of Immediate Sanctions on Cigna-HealthSpring: Suspension of Enrollment and Marketing for Cigna-HealthSpring MAPDs and PDPs.
Medicare plan providers · Jan 22, 2016
- What to do if you are still waiting for your 2016 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Member ID card.
Your Medicare plan coverage · Jan 4, 2016
- I am qualified for Medicaid and receive full Medicare Part D Extra Help, so why is my drug plan charging me an $11 monthly premium?
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jan 6, 2016
- October 2015 Summary of the new Medications added to Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists) for January 2016
Monthly Formulary changes · Dec 15, 2015
- Summary of the 2016 Medicare Part D Formulary Coverage for the Top 10 Medicare Drugs Compared to Previous Years
Monthly Formulary changes · Oct 26, 2015
- The 2018 Medicare Part D annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) ends today, December 7th.
Enrollment topics · Dec 7, 2017
- Reminder: the 2016 annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) ends tonight, December 7th at midnight.
Enrollment topics · Dec 7, 2015
- I was told by a Medicare plan representative that all of their 2016 Medicare drug plans had a Donut Hole coverage. Is that possible?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Jun 22, 2016
- What is the 2016 Initial Coverage Limit and how does the ICL work?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Jan 10, 2016
- Do I need to keep paying my Medicare Part B premiums even after I have joined a 2016 Medicare Advantage plan?
General Medicare · Nov 12, 2015
- Are there any 2016 Medicare Advantage plans available that offer prescription drug coverage and have a $0 monthly premium with no initial deductible?
Selecting your Medicare plan · Nov 13, 2015
- CMS Press Release: 70% of Medicare beneficiaries will see no change in their 2016 Medicare Part B premiums, but all Medicare beneficiaries will have an increased Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B deductible.
General Medicare · Nov 10, 2015
- EnvisionRx Plus Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Pharmacy Search
Pharmacies & Providers · Oct 15, 2015
- Express Scripts Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Pharmacy and Formulary Search
Pharmacies & Providers · Oct 15, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 Drug Plan Analysis: Example of how 2016 Medicare Part D plans can change prescription co-payments or cost-sharing designs
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 20, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: Approximately 573,000 Medicare beneficiaries will see an increase of 16% or more in their 2016 Medicare Part D initial deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 21, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: Over 600,000 Medicare beneficiaries will find that their 2015 stand-alone Medicare Part D plan is changing names in 2016
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 19, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: Is your 2015 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan still being offered in 2016?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 19, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 MA/MAPD Analysis Summary: Stable Medicare Advantage plan premiums, but beneficiaries in many counties will find significant changes in plan availability
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 18, 2015
- Are you being reassigned to another Medicare Part D plan in 2016?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 14, 2015
- Transamerica MedicareRx Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Pharmacy and Formulary Search
Pharmacies & Providers · Oct 15, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 MA/MAPD Analysis: Many counties across the country will see a sharp reduction in the available 2016 Medicare Advantage plans
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 MA/MAPD Analysis Summary: Overall more 2016 Medicare Advantage plan choices - Medicare Advantage landscape changes 2013 to 2016
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 10, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 MA/MAPD Analysis: Medicare Advantage plans (MAs and MAPDs) shows premium stability since 2014
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 9, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 MA/MAPD Analysis: More Medicare Advantage plans will offer some variation of the standard Initial Coverage Limit in 2016
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: 2016 Medicare Part D plan landscape data changes reduce the number of Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy $0 premium in some states.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 7, 2015
- Do I just pay the difference between the $4,850 TrOOP and my $3,310 Initial Coverage Limit to exit the Donut Hole?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jul 24, 2016
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: About 77% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries can expect higher monthly stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums in 2016
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 2, 2015
- Do 2015 Medicare Part D plans cover the cost of insulin such as Lantus or Toujeo?
Diabetes and diabetic coverage · Jun 23, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis Summary: Many Medicare beneficiaries will see higher plan premiums and find fewer plan choices.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 5, 2015
- Q1Group analysis finds Florida seniors will have fewer 2016 stand-alone Medicare Part D plan choices and higher monthly premiums.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 21, 2015
- Q1Group 2018 PDP Analysis: More stand-alone 2018 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan choices
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2017
- 2017 Medicare Part D (PDP) and Medicare Advantage plans (MA, MAPD, SNP) with a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating
Star Ratings & plan quality · Mar 18, 2017
- 12 reasons why you may be paying more for your 2019 Medicare prescription drug coverage
Annual Medicare plan changes · Feb 11, 2019
- 2017 Medicare Advantage Plans with Consistently Low CMS Quality Ratings
Star Ratings & plan quality · Mar 18, 2017
- Star Ratings for the 2018 Medicare Advantage Plans by Health Plan Type
Star Ratings & plan quality · Mar 30, 2018
- Good News: More than 11 million people can take advantage of the 2017 "5-Star" Medicare plan Special Enrollment Period.
Star Ratings & plan quality · Mar 20, 2017
- Chart of 2017 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (part 1 of 3)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 24, 2017
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: Fewer stand-alone 2016 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan choices
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 24, 2015
- What should I do if my Medicare Part D drug plan no longer covers one of my expensive medications?
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 31, 2021
- Q1Group 2016 Medicare drug plan Analysis: Over 10 million Medicare beneficiaries will see at least 100 drugs removed from their 2016 Medicare Part D drug plan formularies
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 22, 2015
- Q1Group 2018 PDP Analysis: Will your 2017 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan begin using preferred pharmacy pricing in 2018?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 27, 2017
- Almost six million Medicare beneficiaries will see a monthly Medicare Part D premium increase of over 20%
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 20, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: Fewer 2016 Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs) will have a $0 Initial Deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 2, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: fewer Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the $0 Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) premium in 2016
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Sep 28, 2015
- CMS Press release: Medicare Advantage premiums remain stable in 2017; beneficiaries have saved over $23.5 billion on prescription drugs
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 22, 2016
- CMS Press release: 2016 Medicare Advantage premiums remain stable; enrollment at all-time high
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 21, 2015
- Q1Group analysis of the 2014 to 2016 decline of Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Oct 1, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: 2016 stand-alone Medicare Part D premiums: The highs and lows
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 1, 2015
- The 2016 Donut Hole Discount Remains Steady (... and what this means to you)
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Jul 13, 2015
- 2015 Straddle Claim example when purchasing an $8,000 formulary medication as your first purchase
Straddle Claims and high costs · Sep 5, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 MA/MAPD Analysis: A comparison of the Maximum Out-Of-Pocket Limit (MOOP) range for 2016 Medicare Advantage plans as compared to 2015 Medicare Advantage plans
Out-of-Pocket: TrOOP, RxMOOP, and MOOP · Oct 16, 2015
- August 2015 Summary of the Most Recent Updates for the Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 17, 2015
- August 2015 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 17, 2015
- The 2015 / 2016 CMS, SSA, and Medicare plan mailings schedule is online
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Aug 14, 2015
- Does the $4,700 Donut Hole limit include the $2,960 Initial Coverage Limit so you only have to pay another $1,740 ($4,700-$2,960) before leaving the Gap?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jul 13, 2015
- An explanation of the 2016 Medicare Part D Coverage Gap or Donut Hole.
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Sep 13, 2015
- Can you please explain the 2015 Medicare Part D Gap or Donut Hole?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jul 8, 2015
- I stopped working in 2014 and earned less than the $170,000 IRMAA threshold, can I ask Social Security to now reconsider my 2015 IRMAA premiums?
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Jul 23, 2015
- What tax returns does the Social Security Administration use to calculate whether I receive a 2015 IRMAA penalty?
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Jul 22, 2015
- CMS Imposes Sanctions - Suspension of Enrollment - on First United Life Insurance Company and United American Insurance Company, both owned by parent organization Torchmark Corporation (S5580, S5755)
Medicare plan providers · Aug 4, 2015
- Roughly a 3% increase in the 2016 Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts (IRMAA) for Medicare beneficiaries with higher annual incomes.
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Jul 30, 2015
- 2016 Medicare Part D Late-Enrollment Premium Penalties will increase by 3%
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Jul 30, 2015
- 2016 Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts (includes 2016 - 2006 for comparison)
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jul 29, 2015
- 2015 CMS Press release: "[2016] Medicare prescription drug premiums projected to remain stable"
Annual Medicare plan changes · Jul 29, 2015
- Star Ratings for the 2015 Medicare Advantage Plans by Health Plan Type
Star Ratings & plan quality · Jul 27, 2015
- What determines when you exit the 2015 Donut Hole the retail drug cost or your actual cost?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jul 27, 2015
- July 2015 Summary of the Most Recent Updates for the Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 17, 2015
- July 2015 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 17, 2015
- What is the 2015 Initial Coverage Limit (ICL) and how does the ICL work?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Jun 29, 2015
- Q1Group 2018 PDP Analysis: Most states will offer fewer 2018 Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 30, 2017
- Limitations on using the 2015 "5-Star" Medicare plan Special Enrollment Period due to plan availability.
Star Ratings & plan quality · Jul 3, 2015
- Preparing for the 2015 Summer Storm and Hurricane Season
Your Health & Wellness · Jun 3, 2015
- Can I change my Medicare Advantage plan if my doctors are dropped from the plan network?
Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) · Jul 3, 2015
- A short preview of 2016 standard Medicare Part D prescription drug plan coverage
Annual Medicare plan changes · May 26, 2015
- CMS lifts Capital Blue Cross Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Marketing and Enrollment Sanctions
Medicare plan providers · Feb 28, 2015
- CMS lifts Smart D (Express Scripts) Medicare Part D Marketing and Enrollment Sanctions
Medicare plan providers · Apr 30, 2015
- CMS lifts SummaCare Medicare Part D Marketing and Enrollment sanctions
Medicare plan providers · Mar 27, 2015
- A comparison of the Maximum Out-Of-Pocket Limit (MOOP) for 2015 Medicare Advantage plans as compared to 2014 Medicare Advantage plans
Out-of-Pocket: TrOOP, RxMOOP, and MOOP · Oct 4, 2014
- May 2015 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · May 20, 2015
- May 2015 Summary of the Most Recent Updates for the Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · May 20, 2015
- Is the Medicare Part D Donut Hole any different if I am enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan that includes drug coverage?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jun 25, 2017
- Q1Group 2016 MA/MAPD Analysis: Slightly fewer $0 premium 2016 Medicare Advantage plans (MAPDs) that include prescription drug coverage and a $0 initial deductible.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 16, 2015
- Lower Cash Price Policy: 2013 Update
Your Medicare plan coverage · May 18, 2013
- Lower Cash Price Policy: 2010 Update
Your Medicare plan coverage · May 18, 2010
- How much money could I possibly save with the 2016 Donut Hole Discount?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Sep 13, 2015
- HHS Press Release: "2015 Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles to remain the same as last two years"
General Medicare · Oct 9, 2014
- When I am in my 2012 Medicare Part D plan's Donut Hole or Coverage Gap, how much do I actually pay? I have already reached my 2012 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan's initial coverage limit of $2930. So what do I pay?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · May 13, 2012
- What is the formulary cost tier for Niaspan (the medication for treating cholestorol) on the 2011 Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Part D prescription drug plan?
Your Formulary (Drug List) · May 13, 2011
- What happens after the 2013 Out of Pocket Threshold (True Out of Pocket Cost or TrOOP limit) of $4,750 has been met?
Out-of-Pocket: TrOOP, RxMOOP, and MOOP · May 4, 2013
- What happens after the 2014 Out of Pocket Threshold (True Out of Pocket Cost or TrOOP limit) of $4,550 has been met?
Out-of-Pocket: TrOOP, RxMOOP, and MOOP · May 5, 2014
- What happens after the 2015 Out of Pocket Threshold (True Out of Pocket Cost or TrOOP limit) of $4,700 has been met?
Out-of-Pocket: TrOOP, RxMOOP, and MOOP · May 9, 2015
- What are the 2011 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines?
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Feb 6, 2011
- April 2015 Medicare Part D drug plan formulary updates are now online
Monthly Formulary changes · May 6, 2015
- Twenty-Five (25) New Generic Equivalents Added to Medicare Part D in April & May 2015
Monthly Formulary changes · May 6, 2015
- April 2015 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · May 6, 2015
- April 2015 Summary of the Most Recent Updates for the Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists) Part 1
Monthly Formulary changes · May 6, 2015
- April 2015 Summary of the Most Recent Updates for the Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists) Part 2
Monthly Formulary changes · May 5, 2015
- CMS projects lower 2020 Medicare prescription drug plan premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Jul 31, 2019
- 2025 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jul 29, 2024
- 2015 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2015 through Feb 2016 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Feb 10, 2015
- Hackers breach Anthem's database system accessing information for past and current health plan members
Medicare plan providers · Feb 5, 2015
- Why you may be paying more in 2015: Changes in 2015 prescription co-payments or cost-sharing designs
Annual Medicare plan changes · Feb 4, 2015
- Example of 2015 stand-alone Medicare Part D plan consolidations
Annual Medicare plan changes · Nov 4, 2014
- Why you may be paying more in 2015: Your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan now has a deductible.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Feb 3, 2015
- 2015 Donut Hole discount example for a $250 brand name medication purchase
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Jan 24, 2015
- 2015 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans with Consistently Low CMS Quality Ratings
Star Ratings & plan quality · Jan 22, 2015
- 2015 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans with a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating
Star Ratings & plan quality · Jan 21, 2015
- How the introduction of generic drugs shapes future Medicare Part D formularies
Annual Medicare plan changes · Apr 30, 2018
- What is the difference between 2016 Preferred Network Pharmacies and Network Pharmacies?
Pharmacies & Providers · Oct 26, 2015
- Still waiting for your new or replacement 2015 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Member ID card?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Jan 5, 2015
- Special Enrollment Period available due to inaccurate pharmacy network information displayed during the 2015 annual Open Enrollment Period
Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) · Jan 10, 2015
- Reminder: the 2015 annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) ends tonight, Sunday, December 7th at midnight.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Dec 7, 2014
- When a Medicare drug plan states a $1 or 20% copay, is that copay the same at all pharmacies?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Nov 30, 2023
- 2014 Straddle Claim example for $9,000 medication purchase
Straddle Claims and high costs · Oct 23, 2014
- Using the Cigna-HealthSpring Medicare Part D Pharmacy and Provider Search Tools
Pharmacies & Providers · Oct 15, 2015
- Q1Group 2018 PDP Analysis: Most 2018 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans will have some initial deductible ranging from $35 to $405
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 30, 2017
- CMS Imposes Immediate Sanction - Suspension of Enrollment - on Florida Healthcare Plus Inc (H4199)
Medicare plan providers · Oct 5, 2014
- Straddle Claim for purchase of $700 medication while in the 2013 Intial Coverage Phase
Straddle Claims and high costs · Oct 4, 2014
- What are the 2015 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Advantage - Prescription Drug (MAPD) plan types and how many of each are being offered compared to prior years?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 27, 2014
- Service Area Reduction or Medicare plan cancellation Special Enrollment Period (SAR SEP)
Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) · Sep 27, 2014
- Low Income Subsidy Qualifying stand-alone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans 2015 vs. 2014
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 26, 2014
- CMS Press release: Medicare Advantage enrollment at all-time high; premiums remain affordable
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 18, 2014
- A number of 2014 stand-alone Medicare Part D plans are no longer available (or being re-named) in 2015
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 19, 2014
- Who pays the 2015 Donut Hole discount and how does the discount count toward getting out of the 2015 Coverage Gap?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Sep 16, 2014
- You still have time to choose a 2016 Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan.
Selecting your Medicare plan · Dec 3, 2015
- The 2017 Medicare annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) ends today, December 7th.
Enrollment topics · Dec 7, 2016
- What can you expect from 2015 Medicare Advantage plans?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 10, 2014
- Q1Group 2018 PDP Analysis: 2007 to 2018 stand-alone Medicare Part D premiums - The highs and lows
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 30, 2017
- ANOC Reminder: How is your 2015 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan changing in 2016?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 24, 2015
- If I only use one brand drug that costs $347 and has a $47 co-pay, will I enter the 2017 Donut Hole?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jun 13, 2017
- Why you may be paying more for your prescriptions in 2018
Annual Medicare plan changes · Mar 7, 2018
- How drugs are organized on a plan formulary -- the meaning of the 2016 drug tiers
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Feb 7, 2016
- I am new to Medicare and do not use any prescriptions, but don't want any future penalty, should I just join a Medicare Part D plan or Medicare Advantage plan with the cheapest monthly premium?
Selecting your Medicare plan · Nov 7, 2015
- Reminder about September Medicare mailings from CMS and the Social Security Administration affecting your 2018 Extra Help benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Sep 1, 2017
- 2015 California Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the full-LIS $0 premium
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 19, 2014
- About 70% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries can expect higher monthly 2015 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 19, 2014
- Monthly 2015 Medicare Part D Premiums: The Highs and Lows
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 19, 2014
- Most 2015 Medicare Part D Plans Will Have an Initial Deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 19, 2014
- A preview of 2019: CMS releases the proposed 2019 Medicare Part D standard drug plan coverage parameters
Annual Medicare plan changes · Feb 2, 2018
- Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) recipients still will have some $0 premium qualifying Part D plan choices for 2015
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 18, 2014
- 2023 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2023 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jan 14, 2023
- Symphonix Health's Medicare Part D plan 2016 Pharmacy Search
Pharmacies & Providers · Oct 15, 2015
- United American Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Pharmacy Search
Pharmacies & Providers · Oct 15, 2015
- Q1Medicare Reminder: The 2016 Medicare Part D annual Open Enrollment Period Begins Today
Enrollment topics · Oct 15, 2015
- Q1Group 2016 MA/MAPD Analysis: Changes in the 2016 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) landscape still result in a net gain of 2016 SNPs
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 14, 2015
- If I do not use any prescription medications, should I just join a 2015 Medicare Part D plan or Medicare Advantage plan with prescription coverage that has the lowest monthly premium?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 26, 2014
- HHS announces: No change in 2015 Original Medicare Part B premiums, a slight decrease in Medicare Part A premiums, and no changes in Part B IRMAA payments.
General Medicare · Oct 9, 2014
- Are there 2015 Medicare Advantage plan available that offer the Part D prescription drug coverage with a $0 monthly premium and no initial deductible?
Selecting your Medicare plan · Sep 26, 2014
- Insulin coverage and switching your 2023 Medicare drug plan after the end of AEP
Changing Medicare plans · Jan 5, 2023
- Drug List Updates: New Generics Don't Always Mean Big Savings.
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 30, 2018
- Social Security Press Release: Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2019
General Medicare · Oct 11, 2018
- Comparing 2014 and 2015 Medicare Plan Quality Star Ratings
Star Ratings & plan quality · Jun 17, 2015
- Is your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan still being offered in 2015?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 2, 2014
- Are you being reassigned to another Medicare Part D plan in 2015?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 1, 2014
- More than five million people can take advantage of the 2019 "5-Star" Medicare plan Special Enrollment Period.
Star Ratings & plan quality · Nov 1, 2018
- What can you expect from 2015 stand-alone Medicare Part D plans?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 10, 2014
- There will be fewer stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan choices in 2015
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 18, 2014
- What determines when you exit the Donut Hole your retail drug cost or your actual out-of-pocket cost?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Sep 7, 2020
- How does the 2014 Doughnut Hole work if you have a Medicare Advantage plan?
Medicare Advantage plans (MAPD) · Sep 6, 2014
- Medicare Imposes Intermediate Sanctions (Suspension of Enrollment and Marketing) for SummaCare's Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug Plans
Medicare plan providers · Aug 23, 2014
- I have the same Medicare drug plan as last year, so why am I paying more for my 2016 medications?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Feb 10, 2016
- Paying more for your 2017 Medicare Part D medications? Check for changes in your 2017 Medicare drug plan's co-payments or cost-sharing designs.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Jan 31, 2017
- Reminder: The Special Enrollment Period (SAR SEP) for people who were enrolled in discontinued Medicare plans ends February 29th
Enrollment topics · Feb 17, 2016
- The Donut Hole Discount Increases in 2015 (and What This Means to You)
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Aug 17, 2014
- Your 2015 Late-Enrollment Premium Penalties Will Increase by 2%
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Aug 17, 2014
- August 2014 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 16, 2014
- Twenty-Five (25) New Generic Equivalents Added to Medicare Part D in August 2014
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 16, 2014
- August 2014 Summary of the Most Recent Updates for the Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 16, 2014
- CMS Press release: "Medicare prescription drug premiums projected to remain low"
Annual Medicare plan changes · Jul 31, 2014
- CMS Tip Sheet - Calculating the Late Enrollment Penalty (2014 Revision)
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Jul 31, 2014
- Slightly higher Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts (IRMAA) in 2015 for Medicare beneficiaries with higher annual incomes.
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Jul 31, 2014
- CMS Releases Medicare Part D Donut Hole Savings Summary for 2014
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Jul 30, 2014
- Is the retail drug price the same on every Medicare Part D plan?
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 8, 2014
- I have already reached my Medicare drug plan's Initial Coverage Limit of $2,850 and entered the 2014 Donut Hole, so do I now pay the difference between the $4,550 out-of-pocket limit and my plan's $2,850 initial coverage limit before exiting the Donut Hole?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jul 7, 2014
- Can you please explain the 2014 Medicare Part D Gap or Donut Hole?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jul 6, 2014
- How much money could I possibly save with the 2015 Donut Hole Discount?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Jul 2, 2014
- How much money could I possibly save with the 2014 Donut Hole Discount?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Jun 25, 2013
- How much money could I possibly save with the 2013 Donut Hole Discount?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Jul 22, 2012
- When will the 2026 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan information be available?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 19, 2025
- If I reach the 2014 Coverage Gap and get a 52.5% Donut Hole discount, how much of my purchase counts toward exiting the Donut Hole?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Jul 2, 2014
- Reminder: Special Enrollment Period for Members of Florida Physicians United Plan, Inc. (PUP) Medicare Advantage Plans
Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) · Jun 29, 2014
- 2015 Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts (includes 2015 - 2006 for comparison)
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jul 31, 2014
- Preparing for Summer 2014: Protect yourself against sun, heat, and humidity
Your Health & Wellness · Jun 18, 2014
- May 2014 Medicare Part D drug plan formulary updates are now online
Annual Medicare plan changes · Jun 3, 2014
- SilverScript Medicare Part D Pharmacy and Formulary Search
Pharmacies & Providers · Oct 15, 2015
- What to do if your medication needs change after joining your Part D plan.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Jun 2, 2014
- Why don't more people take advantage of the "5-Star" Medicare plan Special Enrollment Period?
Star Ratings & plan quality · Jun 1, 2014
- Can I still apply for the 2014 Medicare Part D Extra Help or Low-Income Subsidy program?
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · May 31, 2014
- Capital Blue Cross (PA, WV) Issued Notice of Immediate Sanctions - Suspension of Enrollment and Marketing
Medicare plan providers · May 30, 2014
- Fifty-Four (54) New Generic Equivalents Added to Medicare Part D in May 2014
Monthly Formulary changes · May 29, 2014
- The 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins on Sunday, June 1st
Your Health & Wellness · May 29, 2014
- May 2014 Summary of the Most Recent Updates for the Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists) Part 2
Monthly Formulary changes · May 29, 2014
- May 2014 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · May 29, 2014
- May 2014 Summary of the Most Recent Updates for the Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists) Part 1
Monthly Formulary changes · May 29, 2014
- 2014 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans with a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating
Star Ratings & plan quality · Apr 30, 2014
- 2014 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2014 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Apr 29, 2014
- I have the same Medicare drug plan as I had in 2013, so why am I now paying more for my 2014 prescriptions?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Jan 5, 2014
- Still waiting for your new or replacement 2014 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Member ID card?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Jan 2, 2014
- CMS lifts SilverScript Medicare Part D Marketing and Enrollment sanctions
Medicare plan providers · Jan 1, 2014
- How Drugs are Organized on the 2014 Plan Formularies - Drug Tier Meanings
Annual Medicare plan changes · Jan 1, 2014
- What is the difference between 2014 Preferred Network Pharmacies and Network Pharmacies?
Pharmacies & Providers · Nov 14, 2013
- Social Security Press Release: Social Security Announces 1.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2013
General Medicare · Oct 16, 2012
- Social Security Press Release: Social Security Announces 1.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2014
General Medicare · Nov 1, 2013
- New Rx$ Feature Showing Formulary Cost-Sharing for Preferred and Non-Preferred Network Pharmacies
Annual Medicare plan changes · Nov 7, 2013
- The PDP-Finder is designed to help you select a Medicare Part D Plan - sorted by Plan Features
Selecting your Medicare plan · Oct 5, 2013
- Health Net (CVSCaremark) Medicare Part D Pharmacy and Provider Search Tools
Pharmacies & Providers · Oct 6, 2015
- Paying more for your medications in 2017? Check for increases in your 2017 prescription co-payments or cost-sharing.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Feb 4, 2017
- June 2023 Drug List Updates: Fifteen (15) new generic drugs added to many Medicare Part D plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 19, 2023
- I am qualified for Medicaid and Medicare, so why am I still paying a premium for my 2018 Medicare Part D drug plan?
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Dec 30, 2017
- 2023 Medicare Part D Late-Enrollment Penalty rate will decrease - but maximum penalties can reach up to $783 for the year.
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Aug 1, 2022
- Comparing 2013 and 2014 Medicare Plan Star Ratings
Star Ratings & plan quality · Oct 17, 2013
- Is your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan still being offered in 2014?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 15, 2013
- Are you being reassigned to another Medicare Part D plan in 2014?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 15, 2013
- What can you expect from 2014 stand-alone Medicare Part D plans?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 20, 2013
- There will be fewer stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan choices in 2014
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 19, 2013
- Which drugs will fall under the 14-day supply rules in nursing homes and will I have to pay multiple copays?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Sep 16, 2013
- Will you enter the Coverage Gap or Donut Hole this year?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Aug 14, 2013
- Find discounted prescription drugs at local retailers with the RxSavings-Center
Your Medicare plan coverage · Aug 30, 2013
- Straddle Claim example of going from your Initial Coverage Phase into the 2013 Donut Hole
Straddle Claims and high costs · Aug 29, 2013
- I do not understand how you can say that $31 is the 2014 national average Medicare Part D premium!
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 20, 2013
- I thought that we wouldn't have to deal with a donut hole this year.
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Aug 19, 2013
- A preview to your 2014 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan coverage
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 26, 2013
- The Donut Hole Discount for Generic Drugs Increases in 2014
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Aug 19, 2013
- Your 2014 Late-Enrollment Premium Penalties Will Increase by 4%
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Aug 17, 2013
- HHS News Release: Medicare drug premiums remain stable four years in a row
Annual Medicare plan changes · Jul 30, 2013
- August 2013 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 16, 2013
- August 2013 Summary of the Most Recent Updates for the Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 16, 2013
- Q1Group 2017 MA Analysis: A preliminary summary of the 2017 Medicare Advantage plan landscape
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 25, 2016
- Higher income means higher Medicare costs: Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts (IRMAA) increase in 2014
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Aug 17, 2013
- 2014 Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts (includes 2014 - 2006 for comparison)
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Aug 7, 2013
- July 2013 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 26, 2013
- June 2013 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 30, 2013
- June 2013 Summary of the Most Recent Updates for the Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 1, 2013
- Medicare's National Mail-order Program for Diabetic Testing Supplies starts in July [2013]
Diabetes and diabetic coverage · Jun 30, 2013
- A few tips from Q1Medicare.com to ensure a healthy and safe 2013 Summer Season
Your Health & Wellness · Jun 29, 2013
- Is the 52.5% Donut Hole discount always applied automatically to my prescription purchase while in the Gap?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Jun 17, 2013
- Since I now get a 52.5% Donut Hole Discount on my brand-name drugs in the Coverage Gap, will I spend more time in the 2013 Donut Hole as compared to 2012?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Jun 14, 2013
- Do I need to keep paying my Medicare Part B premiums even after I have joined a 2013 Medicare Advantage plan?
General Medicare · Jun 4, 2013
- Is there a difference between 2013 Medicare Part D plans with Donut Hole coverage and the Donut Hole discount?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Jun 11, 2013
- How many 2013 Medicare Part D prescription drug plans offer Donut Hole Coverage?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jun 8, 2013
- Medicare has redesigned your Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B Summary Notice
General Medicare · Jun 6, 2013
- Medicare and the fight against Medicare fraud
Marketing Medicare products · Mar 12, 2012
- Straddle Claim example of going from your Initial Coverage Phase into the 2012 Donut Hole
Straddle Claims and high costs · Mar 25, 2012
- How many 2013 Medicare Advantage plans are there in the United States?
Medicare Advantage plans (MAPD) · Jun 10, 2013
- Comparing 2012 and 2013 Medicare Plan Star Ratings
Star Ratings & plan quality · Jun 10, 2013
- Star Ratings for the 2013 Medicare Advantage Plans by Health Plan Type
Star Ratings & plan quality · Jun 7, 2013
- 2013 Medicare Advantage Plans with a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating
Star Ratings & plan quality · Jun 6, 2013
- May 2013 Summary of the Most Recent Updates for the Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · May 28, 2013
- May 2013 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · May 28, 2013
- Paying more for your 2017 medications? Your drug purchase may still be within your new Medicare Part D plan's initial deductible and you are paying full retail costs for your prescriptions.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Feb 5, 2017
- Chart of 2017 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D Plan (part 3 of 3)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 24, 2017
- Chart of 2017 BIN and PCN values for each Medicare Part D Plan (part 2 of 3)
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 24, 2017
- If I am in the 2013 Donut Hole and I purchase a $100 generic medication, does that total retail cost of $100 go towards meeting my out of pocket limit of $4,750?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Apr 15, 2013
- Since I now get a 52.5% Donut Hole Discount on my brand-name drugs in the Coverage Gap, do I still get full retail credit for my prescription purchase toward meeting the Donut Hole exit?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Apr 13, 2013
- What to do if your prescription needs change after joining your Medicare Part D plan.
Your Medicare plan coverage · May 1, 2013
- Preview of Your 2014 Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Coverage
Annual Medicare plan changes · Apr 2, 2013
- Special Enrollment Period for Members of Universal Health Care
Medicare plan providers · Apr 29, 2013
- Medicare Imposes Immediate Sanctions (Suspension of Enrollment and Marketing) on SmartD Stand-Alone Medicare Part D Plans
Medicare plan providers · Apr 25, 2013
- April 2013 Medicare Part D Formulary Additions of new Long-Term Care Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 28, 2013
- April 2013 Summary of the Most Recent Updates for the Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 19, 2013
- April 2013 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Apr 18, 2013
- 2013 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2013-2014 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Apr 27, 2013
- Does Medicare cover Vitamin B-12 injections (B-12 shots)?
General Medicare · Mar 20, 2013
- Can you search for a Medicare Part D plan by county and not just state?
Selecting your Medicare plan · Mar 10, 2013
- Does the partial LIS deductible apply to the drug plan or is it a separate deductible that applies to the subsidy?
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Mar 8, 2013
- CMS Proposes 2014 Payment and Policy Updates for Medicare Health and Drug Plans
Annual Medicare plan changes · Feb 15, 2013
- Is there a way to quickly see which drugs are covered by my 2013 Medicare prescription drug plan?
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 11, 2013
- Do we still have time to choose a 2013 Medicare plan?
Selecting your Medicare plan · Dec 3, 2012
- What is the difference between 2013 Medicare Part D plans with Preferred Network Pharmacies and plans with Non-Preferred Network Pharmacies?
Pharmacies & Providers · Nov 26, 2012
- Are there 2013 Medicare Advantage plan available that offer the Part D prescription drug coverage with a $0 monthly premium and no initial deductible?
Selecting your Medicare plan · Nov 17, 2012
- If I do not use any prescription medications, should I just join a 2013 Medicare Part D plan or Medicare Advantage plan with prescription coverage that has the lowest monthly premium?
Selecting your Medicare plan · Nov 15, 2012
- Will I save money if I enroll in a 2013 Medicare Part D plan that has a $0 initial deductible or a really low monthly premium?
Selecting your Medicare plan · Nov 25, 2012
- January 2013 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Jan 23, 2013
- How Drugs are Organized on the 2013 Plan Formularies - Drug Tier Meanings
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Jan 22, 2013
- 2013 Sees Increase in the Number of Medicare Part D Plans Using Preferred Network Pharmacy Pricing
Pharmacies & Providers · Jan 21, 2013
- Medicare Imposes Immediate Sanctions on SilverScript Medicare Part D Plans [Sanctions ended 01/01/2014]
Medicare plan providers · Jan 17, 2013
- Still waiting for your new or replacement 2013 Medicare Part D plan Member ID card?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Jan 16, 2013
- The 2013 Medicare Part D annual Open Enrollment Period ends - But some opportunities still exist to join a 2013 Medicare plan
Enrollment topics · Dec 8, 2012
- Reminder: Starting January 1, 2013, Medicare Part D plans cover Barbiturates for certain conditions and Benzodiazepines
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Nov 23, 2012
- Changes in 2013 Original Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B Premiums, Plus Changes in IRMAA
General Medicare · Nov 16, 2012
- Special Enrollment Period for people affected by Hurricane Sandy
Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) · Nov 20, 2012
- The 2013 Medicare Part D annual Open Enrollment Period Begins Today
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 15, 2012
- Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) recipients still will have some $0 premium qualifying Part D plan choices for 2013
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2012
- More 2013 Medicare Part D Plans Will Be Offering Donut Hole Coverage
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 3, 2012
- Most 2013 Medicare Part D Plans Will Have an Initial Deductible
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 2, 2012
- Monthly 2013 Medicare Part D Premiums: The Highs and Lows
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 1, 2012
- 83% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries can expect higher monthly 2013 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 23, 2012
- Preview into 2013: About the Same Number of Medicare Part D Plan Choices in 2013
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 22, 2012
- What Can You Expect From the 2013 Stand-Alone Medicare Part D Plans?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 21, 2012
- 2013 California Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the full-LIS $0 premium
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 20, 2012
- CMS Press Release: Medicare Advantage remains strong
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 19, 2012
- Reminder about September Medicare mailings from CMS and the Social Security Administration
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Sep 1, 2012
- 2012 Medicare Advantage Plans with a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating
Star Ratings & plan quality · Aug 22, 2012
- CMS Updates Medicare.gov Homepage
General Medicare · Aug 21, 2012
- More on the Q1Medicare.com Long-Term Care (LTC) Drug Tool
About this site · Aug 14, 2012
- Increase in 2013 Donut Hole discount for Generic and Brand-Name Drugs
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Aug 13, 2012
- What kind of drug discount can we expect in the Doughnut Hole?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Aug 10, 2012
- Important News About Your 2013 Medicare Part D Financial Extra Help
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Aug 14, 2012
- 2013 Late-Enrollment Premium Penalties Will Increase Just Slightly
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Aug 12, 2012
- Average 2013 Medicare Part D Plan Premiums Remain About the Same
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 12, 2012
- HHS News Release: Medicare prescription drug premiums to remain steady for third straight year
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 6, 2012
- CMS Tip Sheet - Calculating the Late Enrollment Penalty (2011 Revision)
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Aug 7, 2012
- 2013 Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts (IRMAA) Remain Near Constant
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Aug 7, 2012
- 2013 Low-Income Subsidy Premium Benchmark Amounts (includes 2013 - 2006 for comparison)
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Aug 7, 2012
- August 2012 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 6, 2012
- August 2012 Summary of the Most Recent Updates for the Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · Aug 6, 2012
- CMS News Release: Over 5.2 Million People with Medicare Save $3.7 Billion on Prescription Drugs Thanks to the Affordable Care Act
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jun 26, 2012
- CMS News Release: More than 16 million people with Medicare get free preventive services in 2012
Your Health & Wellness · Jul 11, 2012
- 2012 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2012-2013 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jul 9, 2012
- July 2012 Formulary Changes to the Top 10 Medicare Drugs
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 4, 2012
- July 2012 Summary of the Most Recent Updates for the Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · Jul 4, 2012
- June 2012 Updates to our Drug Finder and Formulary Browser Tools
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 13, 2012
- Reminder: Protecting Yourself against the Summer Heat
Your Health & Wellness · Jun 4, 2012
- Lost your Part D Extra Help due to your increased Social Security benefits? You can now re-apply based on new Extra Help qualifications.
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jan 19, 2025
- Reminder: You may now qualify for Medicare Part D financial Extra Help
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Feb 3, 2026
- How much money could I possibly save with the 2012 Donut Hole Discount?
Archive: Donut Hole Discounts · Jun 22, 2012
- 2012 Medicare Advantage Plan Health Benefit or Coverage Details Now Online
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 10, 2011
- Will your current 2011 Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan be discontinued in 2012?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 7, 2011
- Changes in 2012 Medicare Part D Plan Medication Co-payments or Cost-Sharing Designs
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 6, 2011
- June 2012 Summary of the Most Recent Updates for the Medicare Part D Plan Formularies (Drug Lists)
Monthly Formulary changes · Jun 11, 2012
- Remember ... Some 2011 Medicare Part D plans will change their names, be consolidated into other plan or will be discontinued in 2012
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 5, 2011
- Some Good News: Not all 2012 Medicare Part D plans changed significantly
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 5, 2011
- Example changes in 2012 Medicare Part D Plan premiums and Initial Deductibles
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 4, 2011
- Would you like an easier way to see some of the changes in your 2012 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan coverage?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 3, 2011
- How to learn more about the changes in your 2012 Medicare Part D plan.
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 2, 2011
- How is your Medicare Part D Prescription Drug or Medicare Advantage plan changing in 2012?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 1, 2011
- CMS Press Release: Health reform law saves $2.1 billion for 3.6 million Americans with Medicare
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Feb 2, 2012
- CMS Press Release: Medicare Advantage premiums down 7 percent on average, enrollment up 10 percent
Medicare Advantage plans (MAPD) · Feb 1, 2012
- Questions and Answers about the Special Enrollment Period for 5-Star Rated Medicare Plans
Star Ratings & plan quality · Mar 29, 2012
- Star Ratings for the 2012 Medicare Advantage Plans by Health Plan Type
Star Ratings & plan quality · Mar 27, 2012
- Can we still get the $250 Donut Hole rebate that we were receiving back in 2010?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Mar 1, 2012
- Comparing 2011 and 2012 Medicare Plan Star Ratings
Star Ratings & plan quality · Mar 26, 2012
- Health Net, Inc. sells Medicare Part D stand-alone prescription drug plan (PDP) business to CVS Caremark Corporation
Medicare plan providers · Jan 24, 2012
- Dropping your Medicare Advantage plan during the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP)
Enrollment topics · Jan 20, 2015
- Why do my medications cost more in the new plan year when I did not change Medicare plans?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Jan 19, 2012
- Will I be able to get coverage for the new generic Lipitor® (atorvastatin) on my 2012 Medicare prescription drug plan?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Dec 1, 2011
- Why would anyone select a Medicare Part D plan or Medicare Advantage plan that costs them more money?
Enrollment topics · Nov 29, 2011
- CMS Fact Sheet: Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Marketing (August 2011)
Marketing Medicare products · Nov 11, 2011
- How drugs are organized on a plan formulary -- the meaning of the drug tiers
Your Formulary (Drug List) · Nov 10, 2011
- CMS Press Release: Seniors Save More Than $1.2 Billion on Prescriptions Thanks to the Affordable Care Act
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Nov 4, 2011
- Our 2012 Medicare.gov Plan Finder Tutorial is Now Online
Selecting your Medicare plan · Nov 10, 2011
- What does the letter after my Medicare number mean?
General Medicare · Nov 9, 2014
- How is Your Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Changing in 2012?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Nov 8, 2011
- Changes in 2012 Medicare Part D Plan Premiums and Initial Deductibles
Annual Medicare plan changes · Nov 8, 2011
- Changes in 2012 Medication Co-payments or Cost-Sharing Designs
Annual Medicare plan changes · Nov 8, 2011
- Will Your Current 2011 Medicare Plan be Discontinued in 2012?
Enrollment topics · Nov 8, 2011
- Changes in 2012 Original Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B Premiums & IRMAA
General Medicare · Nov 8, 2011
- 2012 Medicare Advantage Plan Health Benefit or Coverage Details Now Online
Annual Medicare plan changes · Nov 8, 2011
- Changes in 2012 Original Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B Premiums
General Medicare · Oct 28, 2011
- CMS Fact Sheet: Medicare Premiums and Deductibles for 2012
General Medicare · Oct 27, 2011
- CMS News Release: Medicare Part B premiums for 2012 lower than projected
General Medicare · Oct 27, 2011
- SSA News Release: Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2012
General Medicare · Oct 19, 2011
- CMS News Release: CMS proposes improvements to Medicare
General Medicare Part D (PDP) · Oct 4, 2011
- CMS Press Release: Online “Plan Finder†offers unbiased resource for people with Medicare to review 2012 plan options
Changing Medicare plans · Sep 30, 2011
- What Can You Expect From the 2012 Stand-Alone Medicare Part D Plans?
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 22, 2011
- CMS Press Release: 2012 Medicare Advantage premiums fall and projected enrollment rises
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 15, 2011
- Slight Decreases in the 2012 Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts (IRMAA)
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Aug 26, 2011
- CMS Lifts Arcadian Marketing and Enrollment Sanctions
Medicare plan providers · Jul 8, 2011
- CMS Lifts Universal American Corporation Marketing and Enrollment Sanctions
Medicare plan providers · Aug 5, 2011
- CMS Lifts Health Net Marketing and Enrollment Sanctions
Medicare plan providers · Aug 1, 2011
- CMS Press Release: NATIONAL BENCHMARK SHOWS IMPACT OF STRONG COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND SMART BENEFICIARY CHOICES
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 15, 2006
- CMS News Release: Medicare prescription drug premiums will not increase, more seniors receiving free preventive care, discounts in the donut hole
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 4, 2011
- Universal American Corporation Approved for New Medicare Advantage Sales
Medicare plan providers · Aug 5, 2011
- Affordable Care Act Saves $260 Million This Year
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jun 28, 2011
- CMS Press Release: More People With Medicare Receiving Free Preventative Care
General Medicare · Jun 21, 2011
- Aetna Approved For New Medicare Sales - CMS Sanctions Lifted June 13, 2011
Medicare plan providers · Jun 19, 2011
- HHS News Release: Nearly 4 million Medicare beneficiaries receive help with prescription drug cost under Affordable Care Act
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Mar 22, 2011
- CMS Press Release: Medicare imposes marketing and enrollment suspension on three health and drug sponsors
Medicare plan providers · Nov 19, 2010
- MEDICARE Part A, B, C, & D PREMIUMS, DEDUCTIBLES FOR 2011
General Medicare · Nov 5, 2010
- Higher Medicare Part D Monthly Premiums for Seniors with Higher Incomes
IRMAA - for higher incomes · Nov 2, 2010
- HHS Press Release: Medicare beneficiaries in donut hole will see 50-percent discount on brand name drugs in 2011
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Sep 23, 2010
- HHS News Release: Sebelius announces 1 million Medicare beneficiaries have received prescription drug cost relief under the Affordable Care Act
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Aug 30, 2010
- CMS Press Release: Medicare Advantage Premiums Fall, Enrollment Rises, Benefits Similar Compared to 2010
General Medicare Part D (PDP) · Sep 21, 2010
- CMS Tip Sheet - Calculating the Late Enrollment Penalty (2009 Revision)
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Sep 13, 2010
- Medicare Expands Coverage of Tobacco Cessation Counseling
General Medicare · Aug 27, 2010
- CMS Press Release: PREMIUMS FOR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS TO REMAIN LOW IN 2011
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 18, 2010
- Whooping Cough on the Rise in California - Seniors Should Consider Imunization
General Medicare · Aug 21, 2010
- CMS SENDS MEDICARE MAILING TO BENEFICIARIES TO EDUCATE THEM ON THE NEW AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR MEDICARE
Your Medicare plan coverage · May 24, 2010
- MEDICARE FINES AND SUSPENDS ENROLLMENT AND MARKETING FOR QUALITY HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN
Medicare plan providers · May 18, 2010
- MEDICARE ISSUES INTERMEDIATE SANCTION NOTICE TO AETNA INSURANCE COMPANY MEDICARE HEALTH AND DRUG PLANS
Medicare plan providers · Apr 9, 2010
- CMS Press Release: MEDICARE ENDS CONTRACT WITH FOX INSURANCE COMPANY DRUG PLAN
Medicare plan providers · Mar 17, 2010
- Can I enroll in an HMO and then add prescription drug coverage through a stand-alone Medicare Part D plan?
Medicare Advantage plans (MAPD) · Dec 13, 2014
- Do I really need my Medicare Part D prescription drug plan?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Dec 13, 2009
- Medicare Part B premiums increase for 27% of Medicare beneficiaries
General Medicare · Oct 23, 2009
- Updated CMS Guidance for Insurance Company Mailings
Marketing Medicare products · Oct 23, 2009
- Are you looking to learn more about U.S. Health Care Reform? Here is a link to the Senate bill.
General Medicare · Oct 23, 2009
- The 2017 Medicare & You Handbook is online and available for download
General Medicare · Oct 17, 2016
- Fact Sheets: CMS ANNOUNCES MEDICARE PREMIUMS, DEDUCTIBLES FOR 2010
General Medicare · Oct 16, 2009
- CMS Memorandum: Allowable Use of Medicare Beneficiary Information Obtained from CMS
Marketing Medicare products · Oct 16, 2009
- CMS Press Release: ROBUST MEDICARE HEALTH AND DRUG PLAN COVERAGE CONTINUES IN 2010 BENEFICIARY PROTECTIONS STRENGTHENED
General Medicare Part D (PDP) · Oct 1, 2009
- 2010 Medicare Part D National Stand-alone Prescription Drug Plans
General Medicare Part D (PDP) · Oct 1, 2009
- CMS Press Release: MEDICARE ISSUES NEW GUIDANCE TO INSURANCE COMPANIES ON MEDICARE MAILINGS
Marketing Medicare products · Sep 22, 2009
- How do I get a refund for over-paid Medicare Part D premiums and co-payments?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Aug 31, 2009
- CMS Press Release: MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN PREMIUMS TO INCREASE SLIGHTLY MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES MAY NEED TO ENROLL IN NEW PLANS
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 31, 2009
- Changes in the Law Could Make More People Eligible for Extra Help in 2010 (from Social Security Administration)
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Aug 21, 2009
- Tips for Older Adults to Combat Heat-Related Illnesses (from the National Institute of Health)
General Medicare · Aug 20, 2009
- Study Shows that 88% of Seniors are Satisfied with their Medicare Supplement
Medicare Supplements - Medigap · Jul 24, 2009
- Warning: Scam Targets Insurance Agents and Brokers
Marketing Medicare products · Jul 24, 2009
- Updated 2010 Medicare Part D Plan Cost Information
General Medicare Part D (PDP) · May 14, 2009
- Q1Group 2019 PDP Analysis: Most states will offer the same number of Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium in 2019
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2018
- Medicare-PartD.com has moved to Q1Medicare.com!
About this site · May 8, 2009
- Over 80% of Seniors Satisfied with Medicare Part D Program. What about you?
General Medicare Part D (PDP) · May 5, 2009
- WellCare 2010 Private Fee For Service Announcement
Medicare plan providers · May 5, 2009
- Did You Pay too Much for Your 2006 Medicare Part D Coverage?
General Medicare Part D (PDP) · Mar 27, 2009
- Example of choosing between a Medicare Advantage plan and a Medicare Supplement
Medicare Advantage plans (MAPD) · Oct 6, 2024
- What are Bonus Drugs and how do they work with my Medicare Part D prescription drug plan?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Feb 27, 2009
- 10 Reasons Why You May Be Paying Full Price For Your Medications - 10. No Prescription is on File
Your Medicare plan coverage · Feb 27, 2009
- 10 Reasons Why You May Be Paying Full Price For Your Medications - 9. Out of Network Purchase
Your Medicare plan coverage · Feb 27, 2009
- 10 Reasons Why You May Be Paying Full Price For Your Medications - 8. Referenced-Based Pricing
Your Medicare plan coverage · Feb 27, 2009
- 10 Reasons Why You May Be Paying Full Price For Your Medications - 7. No Prior Authorization
Your Medicare plan coverage · Feb 27, 2009
- 10 Reasons Why You May Be Paying Full Price For Your Medications - 6. Quantity Limit Exceeded
Your Medicare plan coverage · Feb 27, 2009
- 10 Reasons Why You May Be Paying Full Price For Your Medications - 5. In the Donut Hole
Your Medicare plan coverage · Feb 27, 2009
- 10 Reasons Why You May Be Paying Full Price For Your Medications - 4. Retail Price Less than Co-Payment
Your Medicare plan coverage · Feb 27, 2009
- 10 Reasons Why You May Be Paying Full Price For Your Medications - 3. Non-Covered Prescription
Your Medicare plan coverage · Feb 27, 2009
- 10 Reasons Why You May Be Paying Full Price For Your Medications - 2. Still in Initial Deductible
Your Medicare plan coverage · Feb 27, 2009
- 10 Reasons Why You May Be Paying Full Price For Your Medications - 1. Member ID Card Problems
Your Medicare plan coverage · Feb 27, 2009
- CMS Press Release: 2009 Open Enrollment For Medicare Prescription Drug and Medicare Advantage Plans Begins November 15th
Enrollment topics · Nov 13, 2008
- CMS Press Release: CMS Identifies 15 Chronic Condtions For Medicare
Medicare Advantage plans (MAPD) · Nov 13, 2008
- CMS Press Release: CMS Issues Agent Compensation Requirements For Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Programs
Marketing Medicare products · Nov 11, 2008
- CMS Press Release: Medicaid Spending Projected To Rise Much Faster Than The Economy
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Oct 17, 2008
- CMS Press Release: Medicare's Online Tools Will Help Beneficiaries With Prescription Drug and Health Plan Choices For 2009
Changing Medicare plans · Oct 10, 2008
- Prescription Pathway 2008 Bronze Plan Members to be Split between PrescribaRx and SliverScript
Changing Medicare plans · Oct 26, 2008
- Getting to the Big Picture: How Q1Group works with Medicare Part D Plan Data
About this site · Oct 26, 2008
- Medicaid "Spenddown" and qualifying for Medicare Part D Extra Help
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Jan 28, 2026
- 2009 Medicare Part D National Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans
General Medicare Part D (PDP) · Sep 26, 2008
- 2009 Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Summaries now Online
General Medicare Part D (PDP) · Sep 25, 2008
- CMS Press Release: 2009 Medicare Part B Premiums Remain Unchanged from 2008
General Medicare · Sep 20, 2008
- CMS Press Release: MEDICARE ISSUES NEW RULES TO ENFORCE MARKETING REQUIREMENTS DURING UPCOMING HEALTH AND DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT PERIOD
General Medicare Part D (PDP) · Sep 15, 2008
- CMS Fact Sheet: CMS ISSUES INTERIM FINAL RULE: CHANGES TO THE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT PROGRAMS (CMS 4138-IFC)
Marketing Medicare products · Sep 15, 2008
- CMS Fact Sheet: MEDICARE PROGRAM; MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT PROGRAMS: FINAL MARKETING PROVISIONS (CMS 4131-F)
Marketing Medicare products · Sep 15, 2008
- 2012 Low-Income Subsidy Premium Amounts (includes 2011 - 2006 for comparison)
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Aug 4, 2011
- CMS Press Release: LOWER MEDICARE PART D COSTS THAN EXPECTED IN 2009 BENEFICIARY SATISFACTION REMAINS HIGH
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 24, 2008
- March 2023 Medicare Drug List Updates: Twenty-two (22) medications added to the 2023 Medicare Part D Drug plan formularies.
Monthly Formulary changes · Mar 25, 2023
- Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (Public Law No: 110-275) Section 103 - Marketing Prohibitions
Marketing Medicare products · Aug 14, 2008
- Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (Public Law No: 110-275) Section I - Table of Contents
General Medicare · Aug 14, 2008
- What are the 26 Medicare Advantage Plan Regions?
Medicare Advantage plans (MAPD) · Jul 29, 2008
- Dealing with the “Off-Label†Medication Dilemma
Your Medicare plan coverage · Jul 29, 2008
- CMS Memorandum: Lower Cash Price Policy
Your Medicare plan coverage · Jun 3, 2008
- Medicare Parts B / D Coverage Issues
Your Medicare plan coverage · May 29, 2008
- Part D Drugs / Part D Excluded Drugs
Your Medicare plan coverage · May 29, 2008
- Medicare Part D Coordination of Benefits with Other Programs. Who Pays First?
Your Medicare plan coverage · May 29, 2008
- More about the LIS or Extra Help Special Enrollment Period (SEP) - or Dual Eligible SEP -- Timing and Evidence Requirements
Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) · Dec 16, 2024
- Special Enrollment Period (SEP) - Loss of Coverage through an Employer or Union -- Timing
Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) · Jan 7, 2023
- Special Election Period (SEP) - Change of Residence -- Timing and Evidence Requirements
Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) · Feb 7, 2023
- Medicare Advantage plan and Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Special Enrollment Periods (SEP)
Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) · Sep 26, 2014
- CMS Press Release: MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT'S PROJECTED COSTS CONTINUE TO DROP
General Medicare Part D (PDP) · Jan 31, 2008
- CMS Press Release: MEDICARE HEALTH AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN ENROLLEES EXPECTED TO EXPERIENCE SMOOTH TRANSITION TO 2008
Annual Medicare plan changes · Dec 28, 2007
- South Dakota Division of Insurance Consumer Alert
Selecting your Medicare plan · Dec 10, 2007
- CMS Memo: Special Election Period for Beneficiaries affected by the 2008
Enrollment topics · Dec 3, 2007
- Arkansas Insurance Department Directive 1-2006 (UNLAWFUL SALES PRACTICES PERTAINING TO MEDICARE PART D, PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS, MEDICARE ADVANTAGE, AND TO MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT CONTRACTS)
Marketing Medicare products · Nov 30, 2007
- CMS Publishes National List of Poor-Performing Nursing Homes, Key Tool for Families Seeking Quality Care
General Medicare · Nov 30, 2007
- South Dakota State Continues Public Education Efforts on the Long-Term Care Partnership Program
General Medicare · Nov 30, 2007
- The Medicare Part D Plan Quality Star Rating System
Star Ratings & plan quality · Nov 13, 2007
- Is there any reason NOT to use my Part D plan's mail order option?
Your Medicare plan coverage · Nov 13, 2007
- The Differences between Generics, Some Generics, Selected Generics, and All Preferred Generics
Enrollment topics · Nov 13, 2007
- What ever happened with the Late Enrollment Premium Penalty?
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Nov 13, 2007
- CMS Tip Sheet - Calculating the Late Enrollment Penalty (2006)
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Nov 13, 2007
- From the CMS Document "My Health. My Medicare." - Things to Think about when You Compare Medicare Drug Coverage
Selecting your Medicare plan · Nov 13, 2007
- SHIP -- STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Nov 12, 2007
- The Best Way to Pay: What method is best for paying monthly Medicare Part D premiums?
Enrollment topics · Nov 12, 2007
- Comparing 2007 to 2008 Medicare Part D plans: A closer look at Florida and California
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 28, 2007
- For Extra-Help Recipients: 2008 Low Income Monthly Premium Subsidy Amounts
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Oct 27, 2007
- CMS Press Release: HHS Announces More Than 90 Percent Of Medicare Beneficiaries Will Have Access To A Lower Premium Drug Plan in 2008
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 26, 2007
- CMS Memo: Elimination of 2008 Late Enrollment Penalty for Low-Income Subsidy Eligible Beneficiaries
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Oct 26, 2007
- Ask your 2023 Medicare Part D drug plan for reimbursement if you pay more than $35 for a 30-day supply of your covered insulin product.
Diabetes and diabetic coverage · Feb 27, 2023
- CMS ANNOUNCES MEDICARE PREMIUMS, DEDUCTIBLES FOR 2008
General Medicare · Oct 4, 2007
- No 2008 Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan offers Complete Brand-Name Drug Coverage in the Coverage Gap or Doughnut Hole - the Sierra Rx Plus Plan Will Not be Offerd in 2008.
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Sep 30, 2007
- 2008 Medicare Part D National Stand-alone Prescription Drug Plans
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 28, 2007
- Over 1.5 Million Medicare Extra-Help Recipients will be Moved to New 2008 Medicare Part D Plans
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Sep 24, 2007
- The One Prescription Purchase Doughnut Hole Question
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Sep 20, 2007
- 2008 MODEL ANNUAL NOTICE OF CHANGE
Your Medicare plan coverage · Sep 19, 2007
- From CMS: GUIDE TO CMS, SSA AND PLAN MAILINGS - SUMMER AND FALL 2007
Your Medicare plan coverage · Sep 19, 2007
- CMS Press Release: Medicare Releases Data on 2007 Drug Plan Options
Annual Medicare plan changes · Sep 29, 2006
- Medicare Part D Math - More on the Average Monthly Medicare Part D Premiums
Changing Medicare plans · Sep 17, 2007
- CMS Memo: "New Exceptional Circumstance Special Enrollment Period Based on Incorrect or Misleading Information"
Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) · Sep 11, 2007
- Reminder: All Medicare drug plans offer popular vaccines at a $0 cost and all formulary insulin products for a $35 or less 30-day copay.
Changing Medicare plans · Jan 5, 2025
- After October 1, 2007, Medicaid Beneficiaries Might Have Trouble Obtaining Medications Under the New Medicaid Prescription Rule
Your Medicare plan coverage · Aug 20, 2007
- Where are the Medicare Part D Plans with COMPLETE Doughnut Hole Coverage?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Aug 18, 2007
- Extra Help in the Doughnut Hole
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Aug 13, 2009
- Another Doughnut Hole Dilemma - The Pros and Cons of Filling your Prescriptions Outside of Your Part D Plan
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Aug 17, 2007
- Probably Not a Good Idea: Cancelling Your Part D Plan Because You Hit the Doughnut Hole
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Aug 17, 2007
- When You Purchase Meds Impacts Your Doughnut Hole Timing
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Aug 17, 2007
- What is the difference between a Medicare Advantage plan and a stand-alone Medicare Part D plan?
Medicare Advantage plans (MAPD) · Aug 17, 2014
- CMS Press Release: Medicare Part D Plan Premiums For 2008 Show Continued Impact of Strong Competition
Annual Medicare plan changes · Aug 17, 2007
- Millions of People are Expected to Enter the Doughnut Hole or Coverage Gap Each Year
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jul 15, 2007
- Doughnut Hole WARNING - Are You Nearing Your Coverage Gap?
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jul 13, 2007
- The 2007 Online Doughnut Hole Calculator
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Jul 14, 2007
- Plans Suspend PFFS Marketing: Plans adopt strict guidelines in response to deceptive marketing practices - The CMS Press Release and more.
Medicare Advantage plans (MAPD) · Jun 18, 2007
- A Preview of Medicare Part D 2008
General Medicare Part D (PDP) · Jun 17, 2007
- CMS Press Release: MEDICARE DRUG PLANS STRONG AND GROWING BENEFICIARIES COMPARED PLANS AND CONTINUED TO SIGN UP FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE
Your Medicare plan coverage · Jan 31, 2007
- CMS Press Release: NO MEDICARE PART D LATE ENROLLMENT PENALTY FOR LOW-INCOME ENROLLEES, CMS SAYS
Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP) · Jan 10, 2007
- CMS Establishes a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for certain PDP enrollees
Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) · Jan 6, 2007
- Prescription Pathway (sm) increases PDP Formulary to include BiDil (r)
Your Medicare plan coverage · Jan 26, 2007
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Changing Medicare plans · Dec 9, 2006
- Finding Prescription Drug Bargains
Your Medicare plan coverage · Nov 16, 2006
- How do you choose a new Medicare Part D plan?
Selecting your Medicare plan · Nov 13, 2006
- Part D - Many Changes for 2007 - Reexamine Your Plan!
Enrollment topics · Nov 11, 2006
- Macular Degeneration, New Hope with Lucentis
General Medicare Part D (PDP) · Oct 30, 2006
- Discounts During the Doughnut Hole
Archive: The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap · Oct 29, 2006
- President Bush Views the Medicare Drug Benefit as a Success
General Medicare Part D (PDP) · Oct 25, 2006
- Update - Still Open - The Part D Premium Refund and Reimbursement Case
Your Medicare plan coverage · Oct 22, 2006
- Comparing 2006 to 2007 Medicare Part D plans: A closer look at Florida and California
Annual Medicare plan changes · Oct 22, 2006
- Medicare Part D Plan Mergers and Changes - PacifiCare / United HealthCare and AARP Plans
Medicare plan providers · Oct 21, 2006
- Medicare to Cease Automatic Medicare Part D Plan Enrollment for 632,000 former Medicaid Beneficiaries
Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help · Oct 20, 2006
- Most Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Will Drop Coverage for Erectile Dysfunction Medications in 2007
Your Medicare plan coverage · Oct 20, 2006
- Medicare now provides free COVID-19 tests for Medicare beneficiaries
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