New comments outline ways to counteract cost-shifting insurance trends

PhRMA submitted comments this week in response to the Department of Health & Human Services’ (HHS) 2023 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) proposed rule. As outlined in our comments,...
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New data show insurers and PBMs increase barriers to care

New data show insurers and middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are making it harder for patients to get the medicines they need.
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Medicare Part D cliff ahead

Medicare Part D has been providing seniors with access to prescription drug coverage that meets their needs for more than a decade. Today, more than 42 million people are enrolled in Part D and 90...
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Medicare Monday: Open enrollment is here again

It’s that time of year again: Medicare open enrollment! As of Sunday, October 15, newly qualified patients and current Medicare beneficiaries can review their coverage options and select their 2018...
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Medicare Monday: Don’t forget! Medicare open enrollment ends Wednesday

This Wednesday, December 7, marks the end of Medicare open enrollment. That means there are only a couple days left to review and make changes to your 2017 coverage.
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Medicare Monday: Open enrollment ends December 7! Last call to shop around

This year’s Medicare open enrollment period is quickly coming to a close on December 7. Throughout the fall, we’ve shared resources for reviewing your plan options and making a selection and reviewed...
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Medicare Monday: It’s important to shop around, even if your premium is decreasing next year

During this year’s open enrollment period, which runs from October 15 to December 7, we’ve shared tools and resources to help you make your plan selection and discussed the benefits of switching plans
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Medicare Monday: How to switch plans during open enrollment

We’ve talked before about the importance of considering options and switching plans during open enrollment. One recent study noted beneficiaries can save an average of $400 to $600 per year by...
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Medicare Monday: A Medicare open enrollment checklist

Last week, we highlighted some tools to use during Medicare open enrollment, but how do you know if you’re choosing the right plan?
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Medicare Monday: Open enrollment starts this weekend

Believe it or not, we’re almost halfway through October which means Medicare Open Enrollment is rapidly approaching. Starting Saturday, October 15, through Wednesday, December 7, newly qualified...
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