Year-End Funding Package Includes Medicare and Medicaid Policies
January 12, 2023
In late December, Congress passed an omnibus spending bill (P.L. 117-328) that funds the federal government through the current fiscal
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Prescription Drugs
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) takes important steps to reduce drug prices and lower costs for people with Medicare and the program, such as capping beneficiary out-of-pocket spending; requiring Medicare to negotiate drug prices; and expanding eligibility for the full Part D low-income subsidy (LIS). We support an implementation process that centers the beneficiary experience and look forward to building upon these landmark policies.
New Enrollment Periods and Cost Savings Take Effect in 2023
January 5, 2023
This year, several long-anticipated changes to Medicare enrollment periods and prescription drug costs take effect. Enrollment Period Changes General Enrollment
Looking Ahead: Medicare in 2023 and Beyond
December 15, 2022
Next year, the Medicare enrollment process will finally receive long overdue updates, modernization, and simplification through the implementation of the
HHS Analysis Shows Higher Drug Prices Outpacing Inflation
October 6, 2022
According to a new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) analysis, in 2022, the list prices of over
Medicare Rights Urges Swift Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
August 6, 2022
—Statement from Fred Riccardi, Medicare Rights Center President— Washington DC—The Medicare Rights Center strongly supports the Inflation Reduction Act of
As Congress Looks to Address Medicare Prescription Drug Affordability, Now Is the Time to Make Your Voice Heard
August 4, 2022
As recently outlined, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 incorporates many of Medicare Rights’ long-standing recommendations to meaningfully improve the
Senate Democrats Release Updated Prescription Drug Pricing Bill
July 14, 2022
Last week, Senate Democrats released updated prescription drug pricing legislation, with the goal of passing it through the reconciliation process
Medicare Rights Trends Report Shows Part D Enrollees Continue to Struggle with Costs and Other Barriers to Care
June 9, 2022
This is part 3 of the helpline trends report series. Read part 1, part 2, and part 4. This third
New Campaign Urges Senate Action on Prescription Drug Pricing
May 12, 2022
Medicare Rights recently joined over 70 organizations to launch the campaign “Push For Lower Rx Prices.” The groups are calling
Drug Prices Remain High and Unpredictable as Beneficiaries Look to Lawmakers for a Fix
May 5, 2022
Medicare drug prices keep rising faster than inflation, and 8 in 10 adults say the cost of prescription drugs is
Year-End Funding Package Includes Medicare and Medicaid Policies
January 12, 2023
In late December, Congress passed an omnibus spending bill (P.L. 117-328) that funds the federal government through the current fiscal
New Enrollment Periods and Cost Savings Take Effect in 2023
January 5, 2023
This year, several long-anticipated changes to Medicare enrollment periods and prescription drug costs take effect. Enrollment Period Changes General Enrollment
Looking Ahead: Medicare in 2023 and Beyond
December 15, 2022
Next year, the Medicare enrollment process will finally receive long overdue updates, modernization, and simplification through the implementation of the
HHS Analysis Shows Higher Drug Prices Outpacing Inflation
October 6, 2022
According to a new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) analysis, in 2022, the list prices of over
Medicare Rights Urges Swift Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
August 6, 2022
—Statement from Fred Riccardi, Medicare Rights Center President— Washington DC—The Medicare Rights Center strongly supports the Inflation Reduction Act of
As Congress Looks to Address Medicare Prescription Drug Affordability, Now Is the Time to Make Your Voice Heard
August 4, 2022
As recently outlined, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 incorporates many of Medicare Rights’ long-standing recommendations to meaningfully improve the
Senate Democrats Release Updated Prescription Drug Pricing Bill
July 14, 2022
Last week, Senate Democrats released updated prescription drug pricing legislation, with the goal of passing it through the reconciliation process
Medicare Rights Trends Report Shows Part D Enrollees Continue to Struggle with Costs and Other Barriers to Care
June 9, 2022
This is part 3 of the helpline trends report series. Read part 1, part 2, and part 4. This third
New Campaign Urges Senate Action on Prescription Drug Pricing
May 12, 2022
Medicare Rights recently joined over 70 organizations to launch the campaign “Push For Lower Rx Prices.” The groups are calling
Drug Prices Remain High and Unpredictable as Beneficiaries Look to Lawmakers for a Fix
May 5, 2022
Medicare drug prices keep rising faster than inflation, and 8 in 10 adults say the cost of prescription drugs is