About 68.5 million Americans are currently enrolled in some type of Medicare plan, with about 90% of enrollees being over age 65, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Bottom Line Medicare Part D provides prescription drug coverage available through both stand-alone plans for those in original Medicare and as a benefit in most Medicare Advantage plans.

If a doctor deems it medically necessary, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans may typically cover the costs of Dovonex (calcipotriene), but costs for the medication can vary. Private insurance ...

From late penalties to premium reimbursements, here’s what every retired fed should understand about enrolling in Medicare Part B—and how it works with your FEHB plan.

Medicare covers Dovonex — the brand name for the medication calcipotriene — when it’s medically necessary. Read more.

If a drug you need is not covered, you may request a formulary exception. For example, if your plan stopped covering your $300 diabetes medication, you and your physician can request an exception and ...

Medicare drug plans usually cover the pill form of semaglutide for type 2 diabetes. Learn more about coverage and costs.

For 2026, Part B surcharges are expected to increase by an average of 1.04%, while Part D surcharges are projected to increase by more than 6.00% Projected IRMAA income brackets and surcharges for ...

Pfizer faces a $1 billion sales hit in 2025 from IRA reforms, flat EPS and revenue forecasts, and long-term risks tied to patent expirations.

Enrolling in Medicare is notoriously complicated and can result in penalties if you get the timing wrong. Here are some valuable tips for first-timers.

Civil monetary penalties against payers for improperly delaying or denying coverage, hitting members with higher cost sharing ...

As CMS sets its agenda under new leadership, there are critical opportunities to develop integrated care models for ...