Deadlines for Voting in the November 7 Election

DEADLINES FOR VOTING IN THE NOVEMBER 7 ELECTION October 23: Last day for Board of Elections to receive Absentee Ballot application by letter, fax or through the absentee request portal. Last day for change of address for registered voter to be received by board of...

2024 MEDICARE PREMIUMS AND SOCIAL SECURITY COLA ANNOUNCED

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that there will be a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 3.2% taking effect January 1, 2024, averaging $50 per month.  However, with an announced 6% increase in Medicare Part B premiums for 2024, most Social...

Patient Advocate Webinar Teach in – September

If you missed our Teach in on September 26th, you can watch the recording HERE Topic: The Prior Approval Process for Needed Medications and How to Appeal Speakers: Shahad Alahmoud, Pharmacy Resident; Andrea Rivera and Artem Belyakov Pharmacy Interns, Albany College of...

Medicare Part B Insulin Price Cap Takes Effect July 1

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) capped out-of-pocket costs for insulin medications (limited to $35/month) under Medicare Part D plans starting January 1, 2023.  Starting July 1, 2023, beneficiaries whose insulin is covered under Medicare Part B will also enjoy these...