Tag: Medicare
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Here’s something you should know about Medicare Advantage plans: the vast majority of these insurance policies require prior approval before a person can receive some medical treatments and services. Historically, that was not the case, and prior authorizations are still very unusual for people who are enrolled in original Medicare and a Medigap supplement. But…
The drug companies want $26,500 per year for the newest Alzheimer’s drug; negotiations might take it to $20,000. The potential for full Food and Drug Administration approval of the new Biogen-Esai Alzheimer’s drug (Leqembi) means that Medicare may make the drug available to beneficiaries. The $26,500 annual price tag associated with Leqembi will wreak havoc wit…
