The brand-name drugs covered under Medicare Part D have nearly doubled in price, and 25 of them are now up 98% since they debuted in the market, a new AARP Public Policy Institute analysis has found.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. If you're on a Part D drug plan, what pharmacy you go do can ...

The 340B Drug Pricing Program entitles participating hospitals and clinics (called covered entities) to purchase outpatient drugs at a substantial discount from manufacturers. Covered entities either ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. Last year, Medicare took a baby step toward that goal by ...

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, millions of Americans who get their prescription drugs through Medicare could get a major financial break when a $2,000 out-of-pocket spending cap on medications goes into ...

Medicare open enrollment, which lasts until Dec. 7, provides beneficiaries the opportunity to evaluate their health care spending, including prescription costs, for 2026. Certain changes, including a ...

What do I need to know about the difference between Part D and Part B medications? Billing Errors: If a drug is incorrectly billed under the wrong part, claims can be denied. Higher Out-of-Pocket ...