Losing a Medicare Part D subsidy is associated with higher mortality rates among low-income older adults, according to new research published in the New England Journal of Medicine by University of ...

Loss of a Medicare drug benefit could spell death for thousands of Americans People are 4% more likely to die if they lose their Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy The risk is even higher among people ...

Medicare beneficiaries who qualify for the Medicare Low-Income Subsidy Program could be eligible this year to pay no more than $2.50 for generic drugs and $6.30 for brand name drugs, according to a ...

Near low-income Medicare beneficiaries experience significant affordability challenges, facing higher financial burdens and medical debt compared to other income groups. Despite similar health status ...

With appreciation for feedback from Mark Fendrick, Director of the Value-Based Insurance Design (V-BID) Center at the ...

While it may seem intuitive that people would die without life-saving medications, Penn and Harvard researchers have connected losing a federally funded prescription drug assistance program and an ...

If Medicare costs are stretching your budget, help is available. You may qualify for programs that could save you up to $185 each month on premiums, deductibles, copays, and prescription drug expenses ...

Through Medicare Savings Programs, low-income people with Medicare benefit from cost savings, as their premiums and, in some cases, cost-sharing, are covered through Medicaid at no cost. Information ...

Medicare beneficiaries with near low income face significant health care affordability challenges, despite moderate out-of-pocket spending. Current financial assistance programs inadequately protect ...

Mortality difference amplified for users of medications for cardiovascular disease, chronic lung disease, HIV. (HealthDay News) — Loss of the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) for drugs after Medicaid ...

PHILADELPHIA – While it may seem intuitive that people would die without life-saving medications, Penn and Harvard researchers have connected losing a federally funded prescription drug assistance ...

FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Low-income Medicare beneficiaries are more likely to die if they lose access to crucial medication coverage, a new study says. More than 14 million poor ...