Texas is the latest state to join the legal fight with drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers over the cost of insulin, which has increased 1,000% over the last decade, said AG Ken Paxton.
Many employees miss out on saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year for three reasons that advisors and employers can easily resolve during open enrollment.
With 30% of the retail pharmacy's employees facing student debt, Walgreens will match student loan payments up to 4% of eligible pay for employees after one year plus 1,000 hours of service.
Now that the first round of price negotiations is complete, CMS' new guidelines will provide more time for drugmakers to make counteroffers, as selected drugs for round 2 will be announced by Feb. 1, 2025.