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Drug Companies and Doctors—An Unhealthy Relationship? Companies spend billions wooing doctors to prescribe their drugs. So why don't doctors just say no? |
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On November 15, open enrollment returned and Year Two brings new questions and answers. Plus: A fast way to find the least expensive Medicare drug plan that covers your prescription drugs. |
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Web Exclusive... A fast way to find the least expensive Medicare drug plan that covers your prescription drugs. |
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Trying to choose a Medicare drug plan? A new tool can help you sort out the best deals. |
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Special Report: Medicare Drug Coverage Our comprehensive guide to understanding the new Medicare drug benefit provides answers to critical real-life questions from fellow members. Plus, learn key terms in our glossary, identify additional helpful resources and get a worksheet to help you compare drug plans. |
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Here Comes the Medicare Drug Benefit A massive outreach campaign is under way to sign people up for Medicare's coverage of prescription drugs starting Jan. 1. |
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Limited-Income Beneficiaries Are Trading Up You may get less in food stamps and other benefits, but you’ll still come out ahead in Medicare’s drug plan. Plus: AARP Board Member Dr. Byron Thames on why he’s so eager to sign up for the Medicare Rx Benefit. |
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Do You Qualify for Extra Help in Paying for Prescription Drugs? The Medicare drug benefit, which starts Jan.1, offers extra help for people on limited incomes. But you may need to act soon to find out if you’re eligible. |
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Medicare and MediMed in Puerto Rico: Your Questions Answered Max J. Trujillo, AARP's Puerto Rico Associate State Director, explains how Medicare's new prescription drug benefit will be implemented in the island commonwealth. |
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With the withdrawal of the arthritis and pain medication Vioxx from the market, many people are wondering whether they, too, should be concerned and what they should do now. |
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Ask your doctor whether any of these lower-cost prescription or generic drugs might work just as well as your current prescription. |
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As controversy over the new Medicare law continues, older Americans struggle to figure out whether it will help them or harm them. |
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Prescription drugs are life-savers but only if they're used correctly. And in the U.S., nearly half of all medications aren't taken as directed. To get the most from your medicines, and save money, check out this expert advice from some of the nation's top doctors. |
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