Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. “FACT SHEET: Seniors Across the Country Are Saving Millions ...

Following a report that Medicare would cover obesity drugs for patients with certain heart conditions, the Wall Street Journal now reports that multiple major payers are following suit. CVS Health's ...

Medicare, the federal health insurance program designed primarily for adults age 65 and older, can seem like an alphabet soup of parts. Medicare Part A and Part B, also known as “original Medicare,” ...

The current state of the Medicare Part D market is a mixed bag, with premiums declining but many payers scaling back options, according to a new analysis from KFF. The report noted that the Centers ...

After spending $2,000 out-of-pocket on prescription drugs in 2025, Medicare Part D beneficiaries enter the catastrophic coverage phase, where they pay nothing for covered prescriptions for the rest of ...

Some major U.S. health insurers, including CVS Health Inc (NYSE:CVS), Elevance Health Inc (NYSE:ELV) and Kaiser Permanente, will start reimbursing for Novo Nordisk A/S’s (NYSE:NVO) Wegovy, a popular ...

Medicare Part D has been a lifeline for millions of Americans, particularly seniors and individuals with disabilities, in managing the rising cost of prescription drugs. Since its introduction in 2006 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. Just about any Medicare beneficiary who takes prescription ...

Total Medicare Part D spending for the EpiPen increased from $7 million in 2007 to $87.9 million in 2014, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, showing an increase of 1,151 percent at a time when ...

Out-of-pocket costs: An out-of-pocket cost is the amount a person must pay for medical care when Medicare does not pay the total cost or offer coverage. These costs can include deductibles, ...