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Medicare-Negotiated Prices for 15 More Drugs Begin in 2027
A significant change is coming for some people who receive prescription drug coverage through Medicare Part D. Beginning January 1, 2027, Medicare-negotiated prices will take effect for 15 additional high-cost medications used to treat conditions such as diabetes, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, digestive disorders, and mental health conditions. These medications join the first 10 drugs with negotiated prices that took effect in 2026, bringing the total to 25. However, a negotiated price is
New CMS Program: Certain GLP-1 Medications May Be Available for $50/Month Starting July 2026
CMS has announced a new, time-limited program called the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge. Beginning July 1, 2026, some Medicare beneficiaries may be able to access certain GLP-1 medications for $50 per month, and CMS says the program is expected to run through December 31, 2027. Which medications are included? CMS’ beneficiary guidance indicates that starting July 1, 2026, the program will include Foundayo®, Wegovy®, and the Zepbound® KwikPen® formulation (and CMS notes this list may change
Love Your Heart: Simple Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Moves for Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a great time to check in on two big drivers of heart health: blood pressure and cholesterol. A few small tweaks now can pay off all year. 1) Know your numbers (at home, too) Nearly 7 in 10 adults 60+ live with hypertension; many don’t feel symptoms, so regular checks matter. Consider a home BP cuff and bring a log to your next visit. 2) Eat the DASH way (and
Thinking About an Upgrade? How the 5-Star Special Enrollment Period Works
If a 5-Star Medicare Advantage or Part D plan is offered where you live, you can use a one-time Special Enrollment Period to switch anytime from Dec 8 through Nov 30—including right now in February. It’s a handy option if you missed AEP or your January experience wasn’t what you expected. What “5-Star” means Medicare rates plans 1–5 stars for quality and performance so you can compare options. A 5-Star plan earned the highest overall
New Year, Strong Heart: A Simple Routine You’ll Actually Keep
January’s perfect for a reset you can do at home (or at a mall, rec center, or hallway on rainy days). For adults 65+, aim for 150 minutes of moderate activity a week, 2+ days of muscle-strengthening, and regular balance work. Think brisk walking + light resistance + a few minutes standing on one foot near the kitchen counter. Your 20-minute “most days” plan Warm up (3 min): easy marching, shoulder rolls. Walk (10 min):
Protect Your Medicare in 2026: Scam watch + breach checklist
Scammers ramp up right after Open Enrollment. Add in a couple of big 2025 security headlines, and January is the perfect time to tighten up your defenses. Here’s a quick, plain-English guide you can send to clients. What changed lately (and why it matters) Change Healthcare breach—now confirmed at ~192.7 million people. HHS says the 2024 hack ultimately affected about 192.7M individuals, the largest U.S. health-care breach on record. If your providers or pharmacies used
