MAPRx in Action

The Annual Open Enrollment for Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) is October 15, 2018 - December 7, 2018 for coverage beginning January 1, 2019. Plans make changes to benefits and costs, and there are also new plans in many areas of the country. In 2019, the Part D coverage gap (“donut hole”)...

Medicare Access for Patients Rx (MAPRx), a coalition of over 55 patient advocacy organizations, today hosted a summit to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Medicare Part D. The event included panel discussions featuring policymakers, health care thought leaders, and patient advocates. The conversation focused on current challenges facing the program and ways to...

Today, George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, spoke at a summit celebrating the 15th anniversary of Medicare Part D. The event was hosted by MAPRx – a coalition convened by the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) consisting of more than 55 patient, family caregiver and health professional organizations committed to...

Study Finds Popular Prescription Drug Benefit Program Faces Challenges

A new report released today on Medicare Part D found the program is as popular and robust as ever, but faces challenges that could result in increased costs and limited access for millions of beneficiaries. The study, “Fifteen Years of...

The Annual Open Enrollment for Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) is October 15, 2017 – December 7, 2017. For more information, click here: MAPRx Open Enrollment Brochure 2018...

MAPRx Coalition Calls on Congress to Reject Increased Copays for Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy Beneficiaries On September 29, 2017, the MAPRx Coalition sent this letter urging Congress to reject any proposal to increase Medicare Part D copayments for beneficiaries receiving the low-income subsidy (LIS). The letters were addressed to the Chairs and Ranking...

March 2017 MAPRx CMS Comment Letter about Proposed Medicare Changes for CY 2018 The MAPRx Coalition raised concerns about the proposed changes to the Medicare prescription drug benefit program, which CMS issued in a "Draft Call Letter" on February 1, 2017. The draft letter included proposed changes for MA Capitation Rates, Part C and Part D...

MAPRx Coalition Responds to CMS with information on ways to improve Medicare Part D The MAPRx Coalition provided CMS with several recommendations on ways to improve the Medicare Part D benefit. These suggestions would ensure beneficiary access, protect coverage, and increase transparency and communication.    ...

The Annual Open Enrollment for Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) is October 15, 2016 – December 7, 2016. For more information, click here: maprxbrochure2017_d3...