A new analysis of twelve frequently- prescribed drugs illustrates that Medicare recipients frequently overpay for their medications. Because Medicare doesn’t negotiate drug prices, there are…
This week was a busy one for Social Security and Medicare Advocates! There was considerable activity to combat the high cost of prescription drugs. The…
(Washington, DC) – A new analysis from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) of 12 frequently – prescribed drugs illustrates that Medicare recipients frequently overpay for…
Out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs was the fastest rising expense of retirees from 2000 to 2019, according to a recent study of retiree costs by…
Prices charged for the category of drugs known as “specialty medications” are exploding so quickly that they’re now a key source of concern for both…
When You Can’t Afford Your Prescription Drug Costs, Apply for “Extra Help” Rick Delaney, Chairman, TSCL The high cost of prescription drugs has been the…
The total cost for a single year of treatment with the nation’s most expensive specialty drugs can cost more than the entire retirement savings for…
While little progress was made this year to lower overall drug costs, some changes made by the Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) of 2018 are helping…
Leslie R.’s biggest problem isn’t the fact that she’s 70, or that she’s trying to live on just Social Security and a small pension. Leslie…
By Mary Johnson, editor If you have an inflammatory disease like a chronic pulmonary condition, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease (IBS), or even sleep…