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Coverage for COVID-19 Testing: A Medicare Customer Question
By Bethany CissellMedicare was not going to pay for OTC COVID-19 tests, but now it will pay for the tests.
February 18, 2022
6 Quick Stats on How Retirees Use Medicare AdvantageMedicareGuide asked participants why these plans are popular — and why some enrollees switched to Original Medicare.
February 17, 2022
6 Best Countries for Expat Retiree Health Care: 2022International Living rated countries for medical costs, efficiency, accessibility, foreign residents' experiences and standard of care.
February 16, 2022
Specialty Drugs and Patients With Rare DiseasesA specialty pharmacist makes the case for extra support for clients who need expensive drugs.
February 16, 2022
Coupons Lead to Big Increases in Drug Spending: ResearchersLeemore Dafny and colleagues say coupons drive up prices directly and weaken insurers' negotiating power.
February 16, 2022
Jessica Altman to Lead Covered CaliforniaShe will be leaving a contentious battle over an insolvent long-term care insurer.
February 16, 2022
Veteran Medicare Agents Fared Better Than Newcomers in 2021: Compensation SurveyMany experienced participants said they generated more than $150,000 in 2021 commissions.