Prescription drugs

The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan can be beneficial in lowering your upfront costs.
The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan is a new initiative designed to help Medicare beneficiaries manage the cost of their prescription medications. This plan, introduced in the Inflation Reduction Act, aims to make prescription drugs more affordable by allowing beneficiaries to spread out their out-of-pocket costs over the course of the […]

What is the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan?

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When buying health insurance, there are several options to choose from. The process can be overwhelming. Luckily, you are not alone. Selecting the right coverage for you or your family is an important decision that can greatly benefit your peace of mind, well-being, and long-term finances. To help you relax, […]

Buying Health Insurance and Useful Tips to Consider

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As with most other products and services in the health care field, Americans spend a lot of money on medications. In 2020 alone, the United States spent 358.7 billion dollars on prescription drugs. Although generic medications account for the majority of prescriptions filled, brand-name medications are responsible for the majority […]

What is the Difference Between Generic and Brand-Name Drugs?

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Savings Program for Medicare Part D The Extra Help program may be available to people wanting to participate in a Medicare Part D insurance plan. When someone enrolls in Medicare’s Part A and Part B medical insurance, they have the additional option of also enrolling in a Part D plan […]

Medicare Extra Help Program

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Amazon, one of the U.S.’s largest online retailers, is making waves in the eCommerce community yet again with the announcement of Amazon Pharmacy.
Amazon, one of the U.S.’s largest online retailers, is making waves in the eCommerce community yet again with the announcement of Amazon Pharmacy. The new online pharmacy experience will allow customers to conveniently purchase prescription medications. Amazon Pharmacy is accessed either online or via the Amazon mobile app, and prime […]

Amazon Pharmacy is Officially Up and Running

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CMS rules are receiving a change that gives states more flexibility to enter into value-based purchasing agreements with drug makers for new and pricey products. This proposed change in rule by the Trump administration will remove current barriers that allow each state to develop these agreements with current drug companies. […]

CMS Rules Are Receiving a Change Involving Drug Agreements

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Using vitamins, supplements may help treat ADHD New research suggests using vitamins, supplements may help treat ADHD symptoms. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), evidence from various studies (here and here) indicate using natural product-derived treatments and nutritional supplements were effective at treating mild to moderate ADHD. […]

Study shows vitamins, supplements may help treat ADHD

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CDC Superbug Report 2019 In 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the first report on Antibiotic-resistant “superbug” in the United States. This was a first-ever snapshot of the threat posed by antibiotic-resistant germs on human health. 2013 estimates showed there were more than 2.6 million antibiotic-resistant […]

CDC: Superbug Threat Increases

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Mutual of Omaha 2020 Prescription Drug Plans 10
Mutual of Omaha Rx (PDP) Mutual of Omaha is offering two new Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. These plans provide affordable prescription coverage to complete your Medicare benefits. The two new plans are called: Mutual of Omaha Rx Value enhanced plan and the Mutual of Omaha Rx Plus basic […]

Mutual of Omaha 2020 Prescription Drug Plans‎

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