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Walgreens to quit Anthem Rx for 2012

Walgreens, a pharmacy retailer, has announced its intent to exit the Express Scripts pharmacy provider network when its current contract expires on December 31, 2011.

CT and NH Announce Last Days for New Tonik plans

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of CT and NH have announced that Oct 14 will be the last day new members can join Tonik. This means Tonik will be effective full and anyone hoping to join after October 14th will be out of luck. Anthem Tonik

Applying for Medicare

If you are currently receiving Social Security retirement benefits, disability benefits, or railroad retirement checks, you will be contacted a few months before you become eligible for Medicare and given the information you need. If

Medicare Part D (Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage)

Medicare prescription drug coverage is insurance run by an insurance company or other private company approved by Medicare.

Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C)

A Medicare Advantage Plan is another health plan choice you may have as part of Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called “Part C” or “MA Plans,” are offered by private companies approved by Medicare.

Medicare Part B

Part B helps cover medically-essential needs, such as doctors’ services, outpatient care, and home health services. Part B also covers some preventive services. Check your Medicare Card to find out if you have Part B.

Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance)

Part A is hospital insurance that helps cover inpatient care in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, as well as hospice and home health care.

Medicare Under Health Care Reform

Due to a reduction in waste, fraud, and abuse, as well as a slowing cost growth in Medicare, the life of the Medicare Trust fund will be extended to at least 2029 (a 12-year extension). This will provide you with future cost savings on your premiums and coinsurance.

5 Tips When Shopping for Health Insurance

Finding coverage that meets your healthcare needs and fits your budget can be challenging. This is because health insurance that covers more tends to cost more. Listed below are 5 useful tips to keep in mind when shopping for a health plan.

Young Adult Coverage until Age 26

Under the Affordable Care Act, if your health plan covers children, you can add or keep them on your policy until they turn 26 years old.

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