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The May 2022 Medicare Part D plan formulary (or drug list) updates included 59 new drug codes or NDCs representing 44 different medications, including 17 new generics. The NDC uniquely identifi . . .

The June 2022 Medicare Part D plan drug list updates include ten (10) newly-introduced generics and seven (7) newly-introduced brand drugs, including: FLEQSUVY®, IBSRELA®, LOFENA®, PHEXXI®, PYRUKYND®, SOAANZ®, and ZEGALOGUE®.

Forecasters predict another above-normal 2022 Atlantic hurricane season with 3 to 6 major hurricanes. Even though this is the seventh consecutive Above-Normal Hurricane Season, experts are advising people to prepare for every season, no matter how much activity is predicted.

The May 2022 Medicare Part D plan drug list updates include six (6) newly-introduced generics and five (5) newly-introduced brand drugs, including: CIBINQO®, DARTISLA®, DHIVY®, ELYXYB®, and RECORLEV®.

If you purchase an expensive formulary drug, your first purchase would be calculated as a straddle claim stretching across all four phases of your Medicare Part D coverage: Initial Deductible (if any), Initial Coverage Phase, the Coverage Gap, and Catastrophic Coverage.

The April 2022 Medicare Part D plan drug list updates include five (5) newly-introduced generics and six (6) newly-introduced brand drugs, including: ADBRY®, BYLVAY®, CORTROPHIN®, SKYTROFA®, TARPEYO®, and VOXZOGO®.

Medicare beneficiaries with Medicare Part B coverage now have access to eight (8) free FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests per month from eligible pharmacies and other participating entities.

On April 4, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 Rate Announcement with the 2023 defined standard benefits for Medicare Part D providing an insight into next year's basic Medicare prescription drug plan coverage.

The March 2022 Medicare Part D plan drug list updates include 3 newly-introduced generics and 12 newly-introduced brand drugs, including: BESREMI®, CENTANY®, EPRONTIA®, EXKIVITY®, LIVMARLI®, LIVTENCITY®, OPZELURA®, QULIPTA®, SCEMBLIX®, TICOVAC®, TRUDHESA®, VUITY®

Unfortunately, some people lost their Medicare Part D Extra Help benefits this past January when their Social Security benefit increase pushed them above the Extra Help financial limits.  But . . .

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a compilation of the BIN and PCN values for each 2022 Medicare Part D plan sponsor.  Please note, the data below is Part 6 of 6 (H9 . . .

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a compilation of the BIN and PCN values for each 2022 Medicare Part D plan sponsor.  Please note, the data below is Part 5 of 6 (H7 . . .

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a compilation of the BIN and PCN values for each 2022 Medicare Part D plan sponsor.  Please note, the data below is Part 4 of 6 (H5 . . .

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a compilation of the BIN and PCN values for each 2022 Medicare Part D plan sponsor.  Please note, the data below is Part 3 of 6 (H3 . . .

The 2022 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines determine the income level requirements for people applying for the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as the "Extra Help" program that helps pay Medicare prescription drug

If you are eligible for Medicare and having difficulties paying for your prescription drugs, you may want to learn more about the Medicare Part D Extra-Help program by calling or visiting a local stat . . .

CMS released the 2022 low-income premium subsidy amounts (or Benchmark premiums) for Medicare Part D plans on July 29, 2021. In 2022, two regions will lower their Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) benchmark premiums and 32 regions will increase their benchmark premium.

Since 2020, the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) income brackets are inflation adjusted.  Consequently, people with an annual income under $170,000 who are at the low end of thei . . .

On January 15, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final 2022 Announcement that included the 2022 defined standard benefits for Medicare Part D prescription drug plan coverage.

CMS released the 2021 low-income premium subsidy amounts (or Benchmark premiums) for Medicare Part D plans on July 29, 2020. In 2021, four regions will lower their Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) benchmark premiums and 30 regions will increase their benchmark premium.

The Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) income brackets became inflation adjusted in 2020.  Consequently, people with an annual income under $165,000 who are at the low end of their . . .

You can find the WellCare Medicare Part D (PDP) pharmacy search and Medicare Advantage plan provider search tool at:  (1)  https://www.wellcare.com/PDP (2)  Look in the upper-rig . . .

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a compilation of the BIN and PCN values for each 2022 Medicare Part D plan sponsor.  Please note, the data below is Part 1 of 6 (E0 . . .

The 2021 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines determine the income level requirements for people applying for the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as the "Extra Help" program that helps pay Medicare prescription drug costs.

If the retail value of your formulary drug purchases are over $370, you will enter the 2022 Donut Hole and, you will receive a 75% discount for all formulary drugs while in the Coverage Gap.

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

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

If the total retail cost of your formulary medications is over $370 per month, you will exceed your Medicare Part D plan's $4,430 Initial Coverage Limit and enter the Donut Hole or Coverage Gap sometime in 2022.