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Evaluating the Medication Adherence Impact of the Low-Income Drug Copay Waiver
Beginning in 2021, Medicare Advantage plans were allowed to waive Part D copay amounts for low-income members through the VBID model. This offering rapidly expanded, with 62 participating Medicare Advantage Organizations offering the benefit on their D-SNPs in the 2025 coverage year. This paper examines the impact of removing Part D copays on medication adherence ... Read more
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CY2025 Trends in Medicare Part D Plans
Wakely Webinar:
Wednesday, February 26- 1:00 PM ET
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Part D benefit redesign commenced January 1, 2025. As benefit design becomes more uniform across Part D plans, this webinar explores how sponsors adjusted the benefits of their plans to meet the requirements of the legislation, while still remaining competitive. We will review the CY2025 movements of Part D benefits and formulary placement, in addition to an assessment of the national stand-alone PDP landscape.
Newsworthy Findings
Trump’s Tariffs Prompt Fears for Cost, Quality of Critical Medications
Tariffs on foreign goods threaten the cost and quality of prescription medications – especially Chinese-made generics upon which the U.S. has become dependent.
As States Mull Medicaid Work Requirements, Two Seek to Scale Back
Proposals from Georgia and Arkansas reveal the disconnect between rhetoric on Medicaid requirements and reality, advocates and researchers say.
Trump Endorses House Budget Proposal, Likely Leading to Severe Medicaid Cuts
President Donald Trump has endorsed a House budget plan that includes $880 billion in Medicaid spending reductions over 10 years, as part of broader fiscal policy changes affecting federal programs.
Trump Orders Independent Agencies to Run All Regulations by White House
A new executive order expands White House oversight of independent agencies by requiring them to submit regulations for review, coordinate priorities with the administration, and adhere to executive performance standards, with some exceptions.
NIH Cuts to University Research Funding: FAQ
The National Institutes of Health announced major reductions to indirect costs for research funding in a move many experts say would cause irreparable harm to lifesaving medical research, universities, hospitals and patients.
Bonus Article
FDA Approves Opioid-free Pain Medication That Finally Delivers Relief Without Addiction
Just for Fun
Math Joke:
What does an actuary do when they walk into a bar?
Prior Week
Q: Where do mathematicians go on vacation?
A: Times Square
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