Articles about Medicare that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees

Inflation reduction act

UPDATE: Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare Rx Reforms

August 14, 2023
What’s The Timeline for Implementation Last year we reported on the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including several Medicare ...Read More - UPDATE: Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare Rx Reforms
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FDA Fully Approves Alzheimer’s Drug

July 7, 2023,
Potential Impact on Medicare Part B Premium July 7, 2023: Today, the federal Food and Drug Administration. (FDA) granted full ...Read More - FDA Fully Approves Alzheimer’s Drug
GIC Open Enrollment & Annual PAC Drive Begins

GIC Open Enrollment & Annual PAC Drive Begins

March 31, 2023,
March 31, 2023: It is very hard to believe that today is the end of March. For what is normally ...Read More - GIC Open Enrollment & Annual PAC Drive Begins
Yes, Social Security and Medicare still need to be reformed — and soon

Yes, Social Security and Medicare still need to be reformed — and soon

February 6, 2023,
February 6, 2023: Washington Post Editorial House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) announced last week that cuts to Social Security ...Read More - Yes, Social Security and Medicare still need to be reformed — and soon
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Gic Selects CVS as Fy24 Pharmacy Manager

December 15, 2022,
INCLUDES MEDICARE & NON-MEDICARE PLANSDECEMBER 15, 2022: The Group Insurance Commission held the final monthly commission meeting of the ...Read More - Gic Selects CVS as Fy24 Pharmacy Manager
Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Cut Prescription Drug Prices

Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Cut Prescription Drug Prices

August 8, 2022,
The U.S. Senate passed a historic budget bill on Aug. 7 that would help millions of Medicare enrollees better ...Read More - Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Cut Prescription Drug Prices
GIC Announces FY23 Plan Design & Premiums

GIC Announces FY23 Plan Design & Premiums

March 3, 2022,
Popular UniCare OME Plan to Increase 1.3%March 3, 2022: The state’s Group Insurance Commission held their ...Read More - GIC Announces FY23 Plan Design & Premiums
Preview of the January 2022 Voice

Preview of the January 2022 Voice

December 10, 2021,
DECEMBER 10, 2021: As promised, for this week’s video I am joined by Bill Rehrey and Nancy McGovern for ...Read More - Preview of the January 2022 Voice
Medicare Advantage Marketing Targets Retirees

Medicare Advantage Marketing Targets Retirees

October 29, 2021,
Members Should Not Drop GIC or Municipal InsuranceOctober 29, 2021: Each fall, during the Medicare open enrollment period, a plethora ...Read More - Medicare Advantage Marketing Targets Retirees