2013 Part D premiums won’t break the bank A little good news from CMS. The average Part D premium is to remain at about $30 per month. This represents virtually no change from the 2012 average of $29.67 per month. There is also a little good news for people who are likely to reach the Part D donut hole in ...

Do you have questions about changes to 2013 Part D plans? Just as sure as politicians blame each other for the County’s problems you know that each year there will be changes to Medicare Part D plans. 2013 Part D plans will be no different. Some changes are quite clear to see because the Medicare prescription drug program is regulated ...

How can you tell which is the best Medicare Part D plan? Times are tough. Money is tight. And the cost of prescription drugs are through the roof. So with all the choices available how do you find the best Medicare Part D plan? If you are sticking with original Medicare, choosing a Medigap policy or enrolling in a Private ...

Don’t compare Medicare Part D plans without considering these 5 things To compare Medicare Part D plans you must understand all the moving parts. And there are a lot of moving parts. Often people choose a plan based on a narrow set of criteria only to find that the plan did not meet their needs or ultimately had a much ...

Choose the wrong pharmacy and Humana Walmart-Preferred RX will cost you more The Humana Walmart-Preferred RX Plan is billed as one of the Part D drug plans with the lowest monthly premium. A low monthly premium is important but, just with any Part D plan, all the moving parts must be taken into consideration to determine a plan’s true cost. ...

Medicare Part D formularies vary widely – why it matters There are several things to consider when choosing a Medicare Part D plan. Comparing plans would be easier if Part D formularies were more easily accessible… but they are often not. Formularies are considered to be either Basic or Enhanced. Most people will find that a basic formulary is suitable. ...