Posted on June 24, 2020
Did you know it’s estimated that three out of four Americans don’t take their medication as prescribed? Some reasons for this include confusion about instructions, cost of medication, and forgetfulness. Medication adherence, or making sure we take our medications as prescribed, is important for controlling chronic conditions, treating temporary conditions, and maintaining overall health. Not […]
Posted on October 24, 2018
If you need help paying your Medicare costs, the following resources are available to assist you. My Advocate® Health New England is proud to partner with My Advocate, a service of Change Healthcare. Through My Advocate, we provide programs that can help eligible Medicare beneficiaries save money on their monthly Part B premium and prescription drugs. […]
Posted on December 6, 2017
Prescription drug costs are a major contributor to the increases in health care costs, and they continue to rise. In 2016, while the rate of increase slowed overall, price inflation was still increasing by double digits for common brand name drugs as well as specialty medications. In addition, the utilization of drug products has increased. […]
Posted on November 13, 2015
Have you ever gone to the pharmacy to pick up your new prescription only to have the pharmacy tell you it was declined by your insurance? This may happen for various reasons. Some medications have step therapy requirements and quantity limits, while others, like brand-name drugs that have a generic equivalent, may require prior authorization […]