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Retirees Face $172,500 in Healthcare Costs—And Many Haven’t Saved for It

For many people, retirement planning focuses on housing, leisure, and day-to-day living expenses. But there’s one major cost that catches many off guard — healthcare. Recent estimates show that retirees face $172,500 in healthcare costs—and many haven’t saved for it. That figure covers expenses like Medicare premiums, prescription drugs, and…

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8 Costs Retirees Can Stop Paying Today Thanks to New Medicare Changes

Retirement should be a time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. However, for many, managing a fixed income can be a significant source of stress. Healthcare often becomes one of the largest and most unpredictable expenses. Specifically, prescription drug costs pose a particular challenge. Fortunately, recent legislative updates are…

Budget and the Bees

Reform Refill: Has Scott Wiener Convinced Gov. Newsom to Rein in Prescription Middlemen?

Why a state senator may finally win his battle against powerful pharmacy benefit managers.

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How 340B Drug Discounts Are Driving Up Medicaid Costs By Billions

The rapid expansion of the federal 340B drug pricing program is significantly affecting Medicaid budgets, particularly in states where managed care plans oversee prescription drug benefits.

Benzinga

Misconceptions About Medicare That Cost Thousands

Navigating Medicare can feel like walking through a maze, especially when myths and half-truths are everywhere. Many people assume Medicare will cover all their health expenses, only to be blindsided by unexpected bills. These misunderstandings can cost retirees and their families thousands of dollars—money that could have been saved or…

Clever Dude

What is the IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount)?

IRMAA is a surcharge added to your Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage premiums if your income is above a certain level. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger

RFK Jr.'s MAHA report raises concerns about vaccines, American foods and prescription drugs

A new government-issued report reflects some of the most controversial views on vaccines, the nation’s food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs held by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F

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Q&A on Trump’s prescription drug pricing executive order - Roll Call

President Donald Trump said his executive order on drug prices would lower some prices in half or more. But the details are scant.

Roll Call

Trump Called Price Controls 'Communist.' Now He's Ordering Them for Prescription Drugs.

The president hopes to introduce even more government intervention into health care.

Reason

Trump Adviser Called Kamala's Plan to End Price Gouging 'Communist'. Now Trump Plans to End Price Gouging

Former posts where Stephen Miller criticized price controls resurfaced Monday following Trump's latest executive order aimed at cutting prescription drug costs.

Latin Times

Pharmaceutical stocks slide as Trump vows to cut US prescription drug prices ‘by 30-80%’

President plans to use executive powers, saying US should pay ‘same price as nation that pays the lowest price’

The Guardian - UK

9 Medicare Changes to Watch in 2026

Learn about the benefits that become permanent features of Medicare in 2026 and how they have been changed or updated since their inception.

Kiplinger

Alzheimer’s: certain combinations of prescription drugs may slow progression of the disease, says mice study

Millions of older adults take five or more prescription drugs every day to manage chronic illnesses. While polypharmacy is often necessary, this practice has also been linked to many negative health outcomes in older adults – including memory problems, increased risk of falls and greater frailty.

The Conversation

How Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten Canadians’ access to prescription drugs

If the United States imposes 25 per cent tariffs on exports from Canada, nearly all economists agree a recession is inevitable. Estimates are that between 600,000 to 2.4 million jobs are at risk.

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Singapore bans Malaysian coffee after detecting erectile dysfunction drug

Authorities warn consumers against drinking Kopi Penumbuk after finding it contains tadalafil, a prescription drug that can cause serious health risks

Kiplinger

18 Things Medicare Gives You for Free

Medicare doesn’t provide services entirely "for free," but some items and services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries under specific conditions.

Fortune

If you have Medicare, here’s what you’ll pay for health care in 2025

The most significant Medicare change for 2025 will be the new $2,000 cap for prescription drugs.

Fortune

Trump has promised to 'knock out' pharmacy benefit managers. How the drug middlemen became a $557 billion industry that its customers love to hate

The industry says it keeps down the cost of prescription drugs, but critics say it's profiting at the expense of patients.

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Pfizer has increased prices on over 60 drugs in the U.S. as of Jan. 1

The U.S. continues to charge significantly higher prices for prescription drugs compared with similarly wealthy countries.

Evening Standard

Tulisa Contostavlos thought she was 'going to die' amid battle with prescription drugs

The N-Dubz star candidly opened up about her past addiction as well as her recent time on I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

The Conversation

Though CrossFit is often seen as a sport for the super fit, that shouldn’t put you off from trying it. CrossFit is designed to be accessible to everyone, with scalable workouts suited for all ages and abilities, embodying its principle that the needs of elite athletes and beginners differ only…

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Learn About Medicare Advantage Plan Updates for 2025

Medicare Advantage plans are evolving, and 2025 is shaping up to bring significant improvements and opportunities for enrollees. But what exactly is changing? What updates should you know about to make informed decisions regarding your healthcare? ...

The Independent UK

Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in Utah prescription drug fraud ring

A Louisiana-based rapper pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring that operated out of his multimillion-dollar Utah home

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President Biden And Sen. Sanders To Promote Lower Drug Costs

President Biden and Sen. Sanders to visit New Hampshire to advocate for reducing prescription drug costs, highlighting their shared commitment to tackling ...

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You Could Pay Only $2 for These Drugs Soon Under Medicare

Those enrolled in Medicare could soon pay just $2 for these prescription drugs.

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