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Medicare

Negotiated drug prices for Medicare won’t take effect right away

Coronavirus

Fact-checking questions about the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency

How to get COVID-19 tests and vaccines after the federal COVID-19 public health emergency declaration expires on May 11.
Health

Explaining the benefits between liquid vs pill medication | Expert Interview with Phillip Gerk , Ph.D., Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University

Phillip Gerk , Ph.D., is a professor at the School of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University and explains the differences between liquid vs pill medication.
Medicine

Drug companies are lowering insulin prices but it's not $35 for everyone

Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi recently announced plans to cut prices of some of their insulins — but a $35 cap on the medication doesn’t apply to all.
Medicare

No, the Biden administration isn’t proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage benefits

Many VERIFY readers have asked if the Biden administration is proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage. Here’s why those claims are false.
Medicare

Shingles shot is now free for people with Medicare Part D as of January 2023

Many Medicare Part D prescription drug plans used to require at least a copayment for the shingles vaccine. But that changed in 2023.
Medicare

Cuts to Social Security and Medicare detailed in viral image aren't part of House GOP plan

A fake graphic shared on social media falsely claims House Republicans’ Commitment to America Plan includes some cuts to Medicare and Social Security.
Medicare

No, traditional Medicare doesn't include non-medical benefits like grocery cards or gym memberships

Private insurers can offer non-medical benefits to enrollees of Medicare Advantage plans, but those are different than traditional Medicare.

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Negotiated drug prices for Medicare won’t take effect right away

Fact-checking questions about the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency

Explaining the benefits between liquid vs pill medication | Expert Interview with Phillip Gerk , Ph.D., Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University

Drug companies are lowering insulin prices but it's not $35 for everyone

No, the Biden administration isn’t proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage benefits

Shingles shot is now free for people with Medicare Part D as of January 2023

Cuts to Social Security and Medicare detailed in viral image aren't part of House GOP plan

No, traditional Medicare doesn't include non-medical benefits like grocery cards or gym memberships

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