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Here Are the 10 Medicare Negotiated Drug Prices
Medicare announced the negotiated prices for 10 drugs, which are among the costliest and most used.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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Biden-Harris: Price Cuts on 10 Drugs to Save Medicare Beneficiaries $1.5 Billion
Historic Medicare drug price negotiations are said to lower costs on 10 best-selling drugs, saving Medicare beneficiaries $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket costs in the program's first year.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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How a Roth Conversion Can Spare You From Medicare’s IRMAA and Taxes
If you've been a good saver and face large required minimum distributions (RMDs), then you need to plan for how to head off or limit higher Medicare premiums.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Medicare Recipients Can Now Use Amazon Pharmacy's RxPass
Amazon has changed its $5 RxPass prescription service to include Medicare beneficiaries — but you’ll still need an Amazon Prime membership.
By Charlotte Gorbold Published
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Medicare Upgrades Could Disqualify Your Private Plan
If you're delayed taking Medicare because you have employer coverage, changes ahead may disqualify your plan.
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
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International Travel with Medications: Know Before You Go
When you travel with medications abroad, good planning can help avoid getting your prescriptions confiscated — or worse. Here's how to stay on the right side of the law.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Before Doing a Roth Conversion, Evaluate These Three Thresholds
To avoid getting flattened by higher taxes or Medicare premiums related to Roth conversions, make sure you look both ways on your tax rates.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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12 FAQs About Medicare
Medicare When you turn 65, you have to master a new health care system. We’re here to help.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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Five Ways to Fund Medicare Part A
The Tax Letter Higher taxes can help stave off the projected 2036 insolvency of Medicare's Hospital Insurance trust fund.
By Joy Taylor Published
The Tax Letter