According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans age 65 and older are living with dementia. The physical, emotional and financial toll on patients and caregivers is tremendous. Plus, many people with dementia do not consistently receive high-quality, coordinated care due to economics, where they live and other factors. To address the inequities […]
Cost Plus Drugs: A New Way to Save on Prescription Medications
Adults over age 65 facing rising out-of-pocket costs for their life-sustaining medications now have a new option to consider: Cost Plus Drug Company. Founded by Mark Cuban with a belief that Americans should have better access to medication, Cost Plus Drugs offers hundreds of generic drugs at considerable savings by cutting out the middleman. The […]
Connecticut Gets the Bronze for Healthcare
Our very own Nutmeg State ranks third in the nation for healthcare overall and access to healthcare. Insurance coverage is an important driver of the ranking. According to US News, only 7.2% of Connecticut residents lack coverage, well ahead of the national average of 11.3%. A focus on preventive care as well as educated, compassionate […]
The Top 10! Prescription Drug Cost Reductions Announced
On August 15, the White House and HSS announced the first 10 popular prescription drug prices to be reduced as a result of the long, and somewhat secret, negotiations with pharmaceutical companies. (See the list here.) New prices, which range in savings from 38-76 percent, will go into effect in 2026. In 2025, the list […]
Another Wrinkle in Retirement: Employer-Based Benefits and Medicare
Pardon the light pun for introducing a serious complexity in Medicare decision-making. Connecticut is one of twelve states that require residents with employer-based healthcare benefits in retirement (e.g., state employees) to enroll in Medicare Advantage. Individuals who opt for traditional Medicare, Parts A and B, will lose their retiree health benefits. This is a serious […]
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