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agent-and-customer-going-over-buying-health-insurance — 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

August 12, 2024 in Health / Medicare tagged finances / health insurance / Insurance Education / insurance help / Prescription drugs by Griffin Miller

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?

July 8, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged are generic drugs as good as name-brand? / brand-name drugs / generic drugs / generic vs. brand-name drugs / Prescription drugs / what is the difference between generic and brand name drugs by Kayla Gonzalez

Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash — 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

April 6, 2021 in Health / Medicare tagged drug savings plan / Extra Help Program / medicare part D savings / Medicare savings / Part D assistance / Prescription drugs by Cali Naughton

Prescription drug plan — Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D. What does it all mean? Understanding the different parts of Medicare can often feel overwhelming, almost like learning a new language. At Empower Brokerage, our mission is to help you understand the different parts of Medicare. In this article, we dive […]

Medicare Part D Penalties

August 1, 2019 in Health / Medicare tagged medicare / Part D / prescription drug coverage / Prescription drugs by Haleigh Carr

genericdrug — No matter the product, many of us have shopped for generic brands rather than name-brands. Usually, they are a great alternative because they allow individuals to receive relatively the same product for cheaper. In the case of prescription drug plans, generic brands are popular for lowering high pharmaceutical costs. However, […]

Could generic drugs cost more than name-brands?

July 11, 2019 in Health / Medicare tagged Part D / prescription drug coverage / Prescription drugs by Haleigh Carr

If you are on the market for a Part D prescription drug plan (PDP), Silverscript might be the one for you. They are owned by CVS and as of 2017, they have 96,000 retail outlets across the US in 49 different states. Part D of Medicare For those unfamiliar with Part […]

Silverscript Prescription Drug Plan (PDP)

June 16, 2019 in Health / Medicare tagged medicare / Part D / prescription drug coverage / Prescription drugs by Haleigh Carr

Medicine Cabinet — Medicine Cabinet: What You Need to Have in Your Closet You’re at home and one of your friends accidentally cuts themselves. You look around your house but can’t find bandages. There’s no gauze. You want to clean the wound searching for hydrogen peroxide but can’t find any. This happens more frequently […]

Medicine Cabinet: What You Need to Have in Your Closet

October 1, 2018 in Health tagged health / Prescription drugs / wellness by Jadon Sennet

What Is Venom and Antivenom? There are over 3000 species of snakes worldwide, and around 600 of those are venomous. Snakes use venom as a self-defense mechanism, to weaken their prey, and as a digestion aid. About 100,000 people a year die from a venomous snake bite. With quick access […]

What Is Venom and Antivenom?

April 13, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged Prescription drugs / Rehabilitation / travel / vaccinations by Andrea Hektner

When deciding which Medicare plan is best for you, one of the most important factors to consider is the prescription drug coverage. A formulary is the list of drugs that a plan covers. Being familiar with your plan’s formulary is important because it identifies which drugs are covered, at what […]

What is a Medicare Formulary?

September 12, 2017 in Medicare tagged Medicare Supplement / Part D / prescription drug coverage / Prescription drugs by Andrea Hektner

Over 20 states in America have a high fail rate of prescribed antibiotics to treat acute bronchitis. Aetna is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to identify clinicians who have inappropriately prescribed the antibiotics. By tracking these clinicians down and informing them of the issue, Aetna […]

Aetna’s Tireless Efforts on Tackling Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

August 19, 2017 in Health tagged health / health & safety / Prescription drugs by Andrea Hektner