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After October 1, 2007, Medicaid Beneficiaries Might Have Trouble Obtaining Medications Under the New Medicaid Prescription Rule
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Publish On 2007-08-20 , 3:26 PM
As reported by the AP/Seattle Post-Intelligencer, a new law goes into effect after October 1 that requires pharmacists to reject any Medicaid recipient's prescriptions not written on tamper-resistant pads. It is expected that millions of Medicaid patients will be affected by this new law.
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Where are the Medicare Part D Plans with COMPLETE Doughnut Hole Coverage?
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Publish On 2007-08-18 , 7:37 PM
Question:I enrolled in a 2007 Medicare Part D plan with NO Doughnut Hole. My Part D plan pays for both my generic and brand name medications through the entire year! This plan will save me so much money! Last year my drug expenses were sky-high with another company. The monthly premium i ...
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Probably Not a Good Idea: Cancelling Your Part D Plan Because You Hit the Doughnut Hole
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Publish On 2007-08-17 , 8:18 PM
Doughnut Hole Question: I just entered the Coverage Gap last month. Can I just drop my current Prescription Drug plan since there are no more benefits and then sign up again for 2008? I will not reach Catastrophic Coverage phase because I have already purchased enough medications f ...
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When You Purchase Meds Impacts Your Doughnut Hole Timing
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Publish On 2007-08-17 , 7:35 PM
Doughnut Hole Question: What happens when we buy our prescriptions or medications in advance? For instance, what occurs if we buy a three-month supply of medication through mail order?Answer: The Coverage Gap or Doughnut Hole arrives at different times for each person based on mont ...
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What is the Difference Between a Medicare Advantage Plan and a Medicare Part D Plan?
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Publish On 2007-08-17 , 7:23 PM
Question: What is the difference between a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) and a Medicare Advantage Plan? Does either plan cover the donut hole?
Brief Answer:Medicare Part D plans address only prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage plans come in two general groups:(1) Me ...
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Another Doughnut Hole Dilemma - The Pros and Cons of Filling your Prescriptions Outside of Your Part D Plan
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Publish On 2007-08-17 , 6:45 PM
Doughnut Hole Question:
What can I do if I am approaching the doughnut hole? Am I allowed to fill my prescriptions outside of my Part D plan? If I did this, I would avoid the doughnut hole altogether by paying the full price through 2007 and get to 2008 before going into my plan’ ...
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CMS Press Release: Medicare Part D Plan Premiums For 2008 Show Continued Impact of Strong Competition
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Publish On 2007-08-17 , 4:35 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT
August 13, 2007
Due in large part to strong competitive bidding by health and prescription drug plans and beneficiaries’ choices, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) anticipates that the actual average premium paid by beneficiaries for stand ...
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