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In the past, many turned to GOOD RX, SINGLE CARE, BUZZ RX, or other discount Prescription Drug Cards, but even then, many medications aren't covered. In this article, I want to share some other options that many people on Medicare simply aren't aware of. As an independent Medicare broker, I compare prices daily for my clients, and I have found that, for whatever reason, most insurance companies don't seem to cover many of the most common inhalers for people with Bronchitis,

Thank you for joining us today and learning more about the Free Medicare Wellness Visit. Feedback from my clients has been excellent, with the most common theme being that they never remember ever having an in-depth conversation with their PCP before. But remember, the Free Welcome to Medicare Visit isn't a complete annual physical; it is a great way to get on the same page with your Primary Care Provider (PCP), review your health history, and set the best possible course f

During the AEP, Medicare beneficiaries should take time to open and read the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) letter they receive each September from their Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Part D Insurance carrier. Make notes for any changes that might impact your coverage for the new Medicare Plan year, which starts on January 1. No law requires you to change Medicare plans every year,

If you are trying to understand the Medicare changes coming in 2027 and separate real numbers from headlines, you are in the right place. Some 2027 figures are confirmed, others are projections, and many remain pending. This article walks through each category so you can plan with the right information at the right time.

No one likes the feeling of dread that can arise at the beginning of the year when you visit your pharmacy in January, when you know the costs of your medications and your Part D plan has increased its rates from last year. This really can be a stressful experience for many senior Medicare beneficiaries. But a new option unveiled a few years ago may be something you haven't heard of. This option is called the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, or MPPP.

Many Original Medicare enrollees could face higher monthly premiums for their stand-alone Part D drug coverage next year now that a pilot program designed to keep premiums in check will be discontinued. Medicare’s decision to end its three-year pilot program a year early has been described as both a necessary termination of an insurance industry bailout and a prelude to a spike in enrollees’ 2027 premiums.

Michael T Braden September 8, 2026 MEDICARE NEWS Photo of Braden Medicare Insurance's Changes Coming To Medicare In 2027 Poster While the maximum out-of-pocket and deductible amounts for Part D are set, the full picture for 2027 isn't quite complete yet. Now, all eyes turn to the fall, when the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) officially releases the upcoming figures for standard Part B premiums, along with the deductible amounts for Medicare Part A (Hospi

WHICH MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT/MEDIGAP PLANS INCLUDE FOREIGN TRAVEL BENEFITS Six of the ten standardized Medigap plans include a foreign travel emergency benefit: Plans C, D, F, G, M, and N. The remaining four, Plans A, B, K, and L, do not include this benefit at all.

Michael T Braden June 6, 2026 MEDICARE NEWS DOES MEDICARE PAY FOR CANCER TREATMENT? Yes. Medicare covers most chemotherapy and cancer drugs, which can reassure you that your treatment options are supported. Your out-of-pocket costs depend on whether the drug is infused in a clinic (Part B) or taken orally at home (Part D). Here is what each plan type pays, what chemo costs with Medicare, and how new negotiated drug prices are lowering costs for cancer patients. Yes, M

Your MSN shows you what services were billed, whether or not Medicare approved these services, if a claim was denied, how much Medicare paid, and the balance of what you may be responsible for.

BRADEN MEDICARE INSURANCE'S 2027 AEP CHECKLIST

Medicare is launching a new short-term program called the GLP-1 Bridge, providing Part D enrollees access beginning July 1, 2026. This article explains who qualifies, what drugs are covered, and how to get started. For years, people covered by Medicare had little to no access to prescription medications approved specifically for weight management. That changed May 6, 2026, in a major announcement sure to have dramatic implications for seniors & the pharmaceutical industry