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Fact or Fiction: $2,000 Out-of-Pocket Limit for prescription drugs for Medicare Participants.

Ellen Breslow

Is it really possible that all Medicare beneficiaries will pay no more than $2,000 out-of-pocket for prescription drugs in 2025? Not exactly. In fact, it is a gray area at best.  And the ability to access accurate information as to what drugs are covered under which plans borders on the impossible. Medicare open enrollment began… Continue reading Fact or Fiction: $2,000 Out-of-Pocket Limit for prescription drugs for Medicare Participants.

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How Does the American Health Care Act Impact Me? Obamacare Lite?

Ellen Breslow

That depends on how and where you obtain your health insurance. Or if you purchase health insurance. This bill is shorter than Obamacare (so far, anyway) 166+ pages versus 2000+ pages, but there will be some significant impact on individuals and business owners. First, let’s see what the Act retains that will benefit individuals. One… Continue reading How Does the American Health Care Act Impact Me? Obamacare Lite?

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Repeal and Replace: “Watering” Down Ten Essential Benefits?

Ellen Breslow

It’s abundantly clear that it is going to take time to repeal and/or replace the Affordable Care Act. And, despite the fact that the republican draft would sunset the ten essential benefits in 2019, it would require a change in the law and therefore 60 votes in the Senate to eliminate these provisions entirely. While… Continue reading Repeal and Replace: “Watering” Down Ten Essential Benefits?

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Repeal, Replace: Too Many Options, Too Little Consensus

Ellen Breslow

It’s clear that Republicans want to get the Obamacare repeal headed in the right direction. There’s one big problem, however. Too many different competing plans have been introduced to replace the law. Several plans have been presented or are expected, however none appear to have the necessary support to achieve Congressional approval. And it’s unlikely… Continue reading Repeal, Replace: Too Many Options, Too Little Consensus