Prescription Costs

Understanding the 2027 Medicare Part D Changes: Bids, Base Premiums, and What Happens Next

July 28, 2026

Understanding the 2027 Medicare Part D Changes: Bids, Base Premiums, and What Happens Next Navigating Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage requires staying ahead of annual updates that impact plan pricing, benefits, and options. On July 28, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…

Managing Your Medication Costs: A Guide to the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

June 30, 2026

Managing Your Medication Costs: A Guide to the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Walking up to the pharmacy counter only to be hit with a massive, unexpected bill for your life-saving medication is a stressful experience many seniors know all too well. Fortunately, a relatively new…

Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: All Manufacturers Commit to Third Cycle of Talks

March 14, 2026

A Milestone for Medicare: Manufacturers Join the Third Round of Price Negotiations In a significant step forward for the Inflation Reduction Act’s mission to lower healthcare costs, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that all manufacturers of the 15 drugs selected…

Medicare Drug Price Negotiations for 2026: What You Need to Know

July 24, 2025

Big Savings Ahead: 2026 Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Starting January 1, 2026, Medicare beneficiaries may see meaningful savings at the pharmacy counter. Thanks to provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Medicare will begin implementing negotiated prices on select prescription drugs—targeting those with the highest…