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Health Plans’ Coverage Of Some Drugs Can Be A Source Of Consumer Confusion

Some medicines, particularly intravenous treatments, are not listed in plans’ pharmacy benefit section and, therefore, it’s difficult to confirm coverage specifics.

By Julie Appleby

Dec. 21, 2015
Cancer Meds Often Bring Big Out-Of-Pocket Costs For Patients, Report Finds

The advocacy arm of the American Cancer Society said Wednesday that federal and state governments should move to restrict insurers from charging patients a percentage of the cost of their prescription drugs.

By Julie Appleby

Nov. 19, 2015
Calif. Medicaid Patients With Cancer Fare Worse Than Those With Other Coverage

Researchers found Medi-Cal patients were diagnosed later, were less likely to receive recommended treatment and had lower survival rates.

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By Barbara Feder Ostrov

Nov. 6, 2015