Carol's Journal

May 8, 2025barrons.com

New Retirees: Your Drug Coverage May Be Worse on Medicare

Medicare plans exclude 44% of medications compared to 21% in commercial insurance, with nearly half of covered drugs facing additional restrictions like prior authorization.

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Apr 30, 2025cms.gov

CMS Releases Final 2026 Medicare Advantage Rule

New rule clarifies inpatient care appeal rights but omits key policies on prior authorization transparency and coverage criteria restrictions.

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