Study Finds MedPAC Proposal Redistributes Costs among Beneficiaries
New Avalere Health Report Finds Out-of-Pocket Costs Will Increase for 1.1 Million Medicare Beneficiaries
Washington D.C., September 12, 2016 – Today, Avalere Health released a new report, supported by the MAPRx Coalition, which found that recently proposed changes to Medicare Part D by the Medicare Payment...
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MAPRx in Action
MAPRx Coalition expresses concern to the MedPAC Commission’s proposed recommendations on Part D.
2016 Medicare Prescription Drug Annual Open Enrollment
2015 Medicare Prescription Drug Annual Open Enrollment
The Annual Open Enrollment for Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) is October 15, 2014 – December 7, 2014. Certain people with Medicare can also change plans at other times (see question #13).
Plans are making changes to benefits and costs, and there are also new plans in many areas of the country. In 2015, people...
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Briefing Memo: “Protected Classes”
The Medicare Access for Patients Rx (MAPRx) Coalition, comprised of more than fifty-five beneficiary advocacy organizations, urges the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reverse its proposed policy changes to the Medicare Part D six “protected classes.” Proposed changes will limit access to medications under the Part D benefit for...
THE MAPRx COALITION CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF MEDICARE PART D
Letter to Congress applauds Medicare coverage of drugs, new report highlights economic impact
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 3, 2013 – The Medicare Access for Patients Rx Coalition (MAPRx) today distributed a letter and a report to Congress signed by 53 national advocacy organizations thanking members for...Medicare Prescription Drug Open Enrollment Questions and Answers
The Annual Open Enrollment for Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) is October 15, 2013 – December 7, 2013. Certain people with Medicare can also change plans at other times (see question #13). Plans are making changes to benefits and costs, and there are also new plans in many areas of the country. In 2014,...
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REVISING SPECIALTY TIERS: PROTECTING MEDICARE PART D BENEFICIARIES FROM BURDENSOME COST SHIFTING
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THE MAPRx COALITION RELEASES REPORT ON WAYS TO IMPROVE PATIENT PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACCESS, AS LAWMAKERS TAKE STEPS TO TACKLE ISSUE OF SPECIALTY TIERS IN MEDICARE PART D
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 25, 2013 – The MAPRx Coalition (MAPRx) today released, “Revising Specialty Tiers: Protecting Medicare Part D Beneficiaries from Burdensome...April 2013 Letter to Congress
Dear Members of Congress:
Medicare Access for Patients RX or MAPRx brings together national beneficiary, patient advocacy, family caregiver, and health professional organizations committed to ensuring and improving access to prescription medications and safeguarding the well-being of beneficiaries with chronic diseases and disabilities under the Medicare prescription drug benefit (Part D). On behalf of millions of...
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MAPRx Letter to Acting CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner
Ms. Marilyn Tavenner
Acting Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
Re: Draft 2014 Call Letter for the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Prescription Drug Programs
Dear Acting Administrator Tavenner:
On behalf of millions of Medicare beneficiaries with chronic diseases and conditions who rely on Medicare Part D for essential medications, MAPRx appreciates the opportunity...
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