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MAPRx Releases 2019 Open Enrollment Guide

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”) will effectively close for Part D beneficiaries.... Read more

Highlights of MAPRx’s Medicare Part D 15th Anniversary Summit

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 help strengthen it for current and future... Read more

President George W. Bush Attends Medicare Part D 15th Anniversary Summit

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 strengthening and protecting Medicare Part D.

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MAPRx Releases Report Examining 15 Years of Medicare Part D

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 Part D: Gaining Perspective on the Medicare... Read more