Even when drugs are included on a formulary, many patients experience long delays when trying to fill their prescriptions. According to the IQVIA analysis, 23 percent of Medicare beneficiaries ...

But this year is going to be different. A provision in the AARP-backed prescription drug law that went into effect Jan. 1 caps annual out-of-pocket spending on prescription medications at $2,000 in ...

Most Medicare patients who hit the new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket spending for prescription drugs could see significant savings, according to a report from AARP. The findings suggest the ...

Report shows total out-of-pocket savings will average nearly $2,500 WASHINGTON — A new report out from AARP today provides additional insight into the impact of a historic new financial protection for ...

"AARP was instrumental in Congress passing the prescription drug law of 2022 to lower prices and out-of-pocket costs for Medicare enrollees and we couldn't be prouder that the day has finally ...

A new study from AARP and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) aims to make the case by arguing that tech can empower independence. Combining the work of a quantitative study from CTA and ...

Medicare usually requires that people are 65 years old or above to qualify for a plan. However, some individuals can qualify for Medicare earlier if they have a disability or certain medical ...

January is a big time for drugmakers to hike prices. This year saw higher prices for 575 medications so far, including Ozempic, drugs for HIV, cancer and many others.

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The list of medications covered by Medicare Part D is called a formulary. This formulary typically has levels, or tiers, for different classes of medications. Medicare requires all plans to cover ...

As we near the turnover of administrations, Health Affairs Forefront offers a series of articles from leaders at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services offering their thoughts on the major ...