The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Sept. 27 announced that average premiums, benefits and plan choices for Medicare Advantage and Part D will remain stable for 2025. Average premiums are projected to decline in both programs. For MA, the average monthly premium would decrease by $1.23 to $17, while the average total premium for a Part D prescription drug plan is expected to decrease by $7.45 to $46.50. Open enrollment for Medicare and Part D is from Oct. 15-Dec. 7.
 

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The Joint Economic Committee March 10 released a report that found Medicare Part B premiums rose last year due to Medicare Advantage overpayments. The…
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The AHA commented today on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule on the Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing Model, or…
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The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response Feb. 18 announced an investment that will focus on resolving a frequent shortage of oseltamivir,…
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The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing Feb. 11 on issues impacting physician burnout. The AHA provided a statement for the hearing and urged…
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