Tony Pugh

The program is on the cusp of making dozens of medications more affordable while saving lives and improving the quality of life for millions of Medicare beneficiaries.

As open enrollment begins, health officials are working to address technical issues in the Medicare Plan Finder

The federal government’s newly announced savings on 15 expensive prescriptions include the popular Ozempic family of weight-loss drugs as well as cancer, COPD and IBS meds.

The number of standalone Part D prescription plans — especially ones without a premium — drop as Medicare Advantage enrollment rises.

Millions of Part D beneficiaries will save more than $1 billion on medications

Part D enrollees can still spread their high drug costs throughout the current year 11-minute read Article 5 out of 8 in Getting Help

Government actions shouldn't block or delay legitimate care By Tony Pugh, AARP Key takeaways

Eligible enrollees can receive up to $500 a year in approved products. But research has not proven effectiveness 13-minute read By

AARP, consumer groups hail high court's decision that continues cost-cutting, money-saving talks By Tony Pugh, AARP

Critics worry whether Medicare agents and brokers will be transparent about what they can offer and can’t for people who want to switch plans or sign up for the first time.