For many older adults and people with limited incomes, prescription drug costs can take up a large part of their monthly budget. Programs that offer low-cost or even $0 prescription copays have long been essential for Medicare beneficiaries. However, with the end of Medicare’s Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) model in 2025, many people are wondering how their drug costs may change.
Each year, about one in three adults over age 65 experiences a fall, according to the National Institute on Aging. With changes in balance, vision, and muscle strength, bathrooms can be especially dangerous for seniors. A simple fall can cause serious injuries and impact independence — but small home modifications can make a big difference in preventing accidents.
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs from October 15 through December 7, and it’s your once-a-year opportunity to review and, if needed, change your Medicare coverage.
Medicare beneficiaries start receiving a flood of information about their coverage options. This is meant to help you prepare for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7) — your once-a-year opportunity to review and adjust your Medicare plan.
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) — which runs every year from October 15 to December 7 — gives you the opportunity to review your current Medicare coverage and make changes if needed.