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President Trump announces lower out of pocket insulin costs for Medicare’s seniors
26 May 2020 - Across the nation, 88 Part D Sponsors applied to the Part D Senior Savings Model to offer ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 May 2020
New rule makes it harder for patients to lower their out-of-pocket costs
20 May 2020 - In the midst of increased financial insecurity for Americans due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 May 2020
Insurers back plan for private health plans to cover kids up to age 30
20 May 2020 - The Morrison government is considering a proposal to allow young Australians to stay on their parents' ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 May 2020
Public Consultation - Draft 2020-21 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement for listing medicines on the PBS and designated vaccines on the NIP
20 May 2020 - As outlined in the April 2020 PBS news item – ‘Cost Recovery – Consultation Feedback’, the current ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 May 2020
UnitedHealth customers will see a discount on next month’s bill
7 May 2020 - The insurer has seen its earnings rise during the pandemic, so it’s awarding premium credits to people ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 May 2020
UnitedHealth commits $1.5 billion for premium rebates and new cost-sharing waivers
7 May 2020 - Health insurers have seen an overall drop in medical costs due to COVID-19, which could result in ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 May 2020
Private health insurance premiums are scheduled for October, Medibank boss says
7 May 2020 - Private health insurance members could endure two premium rises within a six-month time frame despite having restricted ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 May 2020
Medibank mulls refunds as COVID-19 cuts costs
6 May 2020 - Medibank Private has flagged returning cash to customers from lower claims during the COVID-19 shutdowns, but ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Apr 2020
Updated fees for CADTH Pharmaceutical Reviews
29 April 2020 - CADTH has updated the Fee Schedule for CADTH Pharmaceutical Reviews. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Apr 2020
Cost recovery - consultation feedback
28 April 2020 - On 12 February 2020, the Department hosted a webinar to commence broad consultation on proposed fee changes ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Apr 2020
COVID-19 update: FDA continues user-fee related reviews
16 April 2020 - The U.S. FDA's User Fee programs help us fulfil our mission to protect public health while ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Apr 2020
Novo Nordisk offers free 90 day insulin supply to people experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19
14 April 2020 - People with diabetes using Novo Nordisk insulin who have lost health insurance coverage because of a ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Apr 2020
Cash back for health fund members from COVID-19
6 April 2020 - Health fund members could be in line for hundreds of dollars in cash payments or premium ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Apr 2020
Regulatory information - 1.6% increase in fees from 1 April 2020
1 April 2020 - General, non-pharmacovigilance fees payable to EMA by applicants and marketing-authorisation holders are increasing by 1.6% on ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Mar 2020
COVID-19: health funds delay premium increase to assist members
29 March 2020 - Private health insurers have announced they will postpone planned April 1 premium rises for at least ...