1,200 Medicare Drugs

This retirement expert saved her mom $1,200 on Medicare drugs — and she’s got advice for you, too

It took many frustrating years for Marcia Mantell to convince her mom to let her help.

Business - MarketWatch - 31 minutes ago

Organizations unite to promote 2025 Medicare drug changes

Many older Americans are unaware of the changes coming to Medicare’s prescription drug benefits in 2025 that could save them money, so public and private sector organizations are mobilizing to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Healthy Returns: Covering weight loss drugs could cost Medicare $35 billion through 2034

Medicare coverage of the drugs would up federal spending by $35 billion from 2026 to 2034. Meanwhile, CNBC tests Abbott's continuous glucose monitor Lingo.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Medicare drug plans are getting better next year. Some will also cost more.

Although millions of Medicare recipients could see big drug savings in 2025, many insurers plan to raise their premiums. Here's what to know.

Medicare or Medicare Advantage? A Guide for 2025

Open enrollment for Medicare plans began on Oct. 15 and ends on Dec. 7. Here’s what older Americans need to know about the key differences when shopping for health insurance.

Health - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

The Medicare ‘crisis’ that isn’t

Beaten to death? Could’ve fooled me.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Walgreens closing roughly 1,200 stores

Walgreens announced on Tuesday it will close approximately 1,200 stores over the next three years, including 500 stores in the current fiscal year. The plan, according to the company press release, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Walgreens Says It Will Close 1,200 Stores

The pharmacy giant said it would close the stores over the next three years and plans to “redeploy” the majority of the workers at the closed stores.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

The Medicare scandal hiding in plain sight

Who can you trust when it comes to Medicare advice?

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What's the difference?

They may sound similar, but there are some big differences between these two healthcare-related programs.

Walgreens’ stock has best day in 16 years as company plans to close 1,200 stores

Walgreens’ stock has been hammered this year as consumer shopping patterns have changed, but its CEO says store closures “will realign our footprint to a healthier store base.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Walgreens says it will close 1,200 stores by 2027, as earnings top estimates

The drugstore chain Walgreens said it plans to close roughly 1,200 stores over the next three years, which includes 500 closures in fiscal 2025 alone.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores over next 3 years

Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores over the next three years

Walgreens said Tuesday it plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years as it seeks to further downsize its footprint amid flagging sales and changing consumer behavior.

Walgreens to close approximately 1,200 stores over three years

Pharmacy giant Walgreens announced its plan to close around 1,200 stores over the next three years as retail sales decline. Walgreens has also been dealing with other challenges, including rising ...

Trump Contends His Economic Policies Won’t Increase Federal Debt

In an interview with Bloomberg News, the GOP candidate denied his tariff plans would hike the deficit by $7.5 trillion, a widely accepted forecast among economists.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Walgreens Will Close 1,200 Stores as Pharmacies Try to Define a New Role

Drugstores are suffering in the post-pandemic retail arena, and are increasingly becoming ‘destinations to nowhere.’

Business - Inc. - October 16

Medicare or Medicare Advantage? One of them doesn’t give you what you pay for.

Medicare open enrollment is here. It’s time for Congress to level the playing field.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Your parents’ Medicare decisions could come back to haunt you

Adult children may regret not paying attention to these healthcare choices.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Biden, Sanders to highlight savings from Medicare price caps

President Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will travel to New Hampshire on Tuesday to speak on health care savings achieved through the Biden administration's policies such as the estimated ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Social Security and Medicare affect almost everyone — and they’re barely being discussed

When it comes to entitlements, both presidential candidates have been vague and misleading

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Medicare Advantage plans get billions for dubious diagnoses: Report

Medicare Advantage plans run by private insurers are reaping billions by making home visits for senior citizens.

One reason I’m suspicious of Medicare Advantage? I’m a capitalist.

The downside of Medicare Advantage is that you are dependent for your health-insurance coverage on an organization that has powerful economic incentives not to pay.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Harris’s plan for ‘Medicare at Home’ would revolutionize care in America

Home care and paid leave are complementary, critically needed care investments that could transform how the U.S. addresses serious health needs, disability and aging.

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Considering Medicare Advantage during open enrollment? Watch out for this trap.

People age 65 need to understand this key risk before signing up.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Medicare enrollment is often just one big sales pitch. Here’s where to get help.

Sales pitches are often biased, choices can be overwhelming and impartial help is not equally available to all.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Humana’s earnings boosted as Medicare Advantage membership exceeds expectations

The health insurer’s profit and revenue top estimates, while its stock is on track for its biggest one-day gain in more than a year.

Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago

The U.S. Army Prepares for War With China: New Vehicles, Face Paint and a 1,200-Foot Fall

The big and cumbersome Army is trying to transform itself to deploy quickly to Asia, if needed. It is an inherently dangerous business.

World - The New York Times - 13 hours ago

Weight loss drugs may help reduce drug and alcohol misuse: Research

Weight loss medications such as Ozempic may be able to cut drug and alcohol misuse in half, according to a new study from the scientific journal Addiction. The research, published Thursday, found ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

What is the recreational drug 'pink cocaine'?

A recreational drug called “pink cocaine” is getting attention and causing confusion since it doesn't typically contain cocaine

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

What is the recreational drug 'pink cocaine'?

A recreational drug called “pink cocaine” is getting attention and causing confusion since it doesn't typically contain cocaine

Health - ABC News - October 22

Retirees can shop for health-care coverage during Medicare open enrollment. It's a great time to review costs, experts say

From Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, Medicare enrollees have the ability to switch plans for 2025. Here's what changes experts say to watch for next year.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Latest in 1,200 Medicare Drugs

This retirement expert saved her mom $1,200 on Medicare drugs — and she’s got advice for you, too

Organizations unite to promote 2025 Medicare drug changes

Healthy Returns: Covering weight loss drugs could cost Medicare $35 billion through 2034

Medicare drug plans are getting better next year. Some will also cost more.

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The Medicare ‘crisis’ that isn’t

Walgreens closing roughly 1,200 stores

Walgreens Says It Will Close 1,200 Stores

The Medicare scandal hiding in plain sight

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What's the difference?

Walgreens’ stock has best day in 16 years as company plans to close 1,200 stores

Walgreens says it will close 1,200 stores by 2027, as earnings top estimates

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores over next 3 years

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores over the next three years

Walgreens to close approximately 1,200 stores over three years

Trump Contends His Economic Policies Won’t Increase Federal Debt

Walgreens Will Close 1,200 Stores as Pharmacies Try to Define a New Role

Medicare or Medicare Advantage? One of them doesn’t give you what you pay for.

Your parents’ Medicare decisions could come back to haunt you

Biden, Sanders to highlight savings from Medicare price caps

Social Security and Medicare affect almost everyone — and they’re barely being discussed

Medicare Advantage plans get billions for dubious diagnoses: Report

One reason I’m suspicious of Medicare Advantage? I’m a capitalist.

Harris’s plan for ‘Medicare at Home’ would revolutionize care in America

Considering Medicare Advantage during open enrollment? Watch out for this trap.

Medicare enrollment is often just one big sales pitch. Here’s where to get help.

Humana’s earnings boosted as Medicare Advantage membership exceeds expectations

The U.S. Army Prepares for War With China: New Vehicles, Face Paint and a 1,200-Foot Fall

Weight loss drugs may help reduce drug and alcohol misuse: Research

What is the recreational drug 'pink cocaine'?

What is the recreational drug 'pink cocaine'?

Retirees can shop for health-care coverage during Medicare open enrollment. It's a great time to review costs, experts say

Medicare open enrollment: Keep these three things in mind when picking your 2025 plan

If Musk and Trump want to cut federal spending by $2 trillion, they’ll have to come for Social Security and Medicare

‘An intriguing idea:’ 5 reasons we should talk about Harris’s Medicare home-care benefit

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