SC could be short 3,000 doctors by 2026, experts say. Here's how lawmakers want to fix it.
Lawmakers at the State House are exploring solutions to South Carolina’s doctor shortage, including funding residency ...
Sen. Matthews to deliver Democratic rebuttal to McMaster at State of the State address
Senator Margie Bright Matthews, representing South Carolina’s 45th Senate District, will deliver the Democratic rebuttal to ...
Why I support South Carolina’s school choice program to pay for private schools | Opinion
State Sen. Greg Hembree writes that his new bill will put students first and withstand the legal challenges that invalidated ...
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Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs are among 15 selected for Medicare's price negotiations
The Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of ...
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Advocacy groups push for Medicaid expansion as South Carolina’s legislative session nears
(WCIV) — On the eve of South Carolina’s 2025 legislative session, external organizations continue to advocate for expanding Medicaid coverage in the Palmetto State. The 126th General Assembly ...
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Medicare and Prescription Drugs: What’s Covered?
The four major Medicare parts (A, B, C, D) all offer some prescription drug coverage. Medicare Part D offers the most extensive outpatient prescription drug coverage ...
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Vaccinations Covered by Medicare: Flu, Tetanus, and Others
If PCV15 is used, PPSV23 should be administered one year later. Keep in mind that Medicare only pays for one dose of each vaccine. Any additional pneumonia shots, even at the recommendation of your ...
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What Medicare Advantage Plans Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Offer in 2025?
Blue Cross offers a variety of Medicare Advantage plans, many of which offer $0 monthly premiums and prescription drug coverage. Medicare Advantage is an alternative to Original Medicare in which ...
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South Carolina tops growth ranking list for U.S. states in 2024, according to U-Haul
Americans flocked to southern states in 2024, according to U-Haul's Growth Index, with South Carolina topping the list of moving destinations for the first time. Arrivals accounted for 51.7% of ...
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Does Medicare cover people’s spouses?
Medicare does not specifically cover spouses. However, some people qualify based on their spouse’s or a former spouse’s work record. Some people may qualify for Medicare by reaching age 65 ...
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Does Medicare cover doctor visits?
Medicare Part B of Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage (Part C) cover the costs of doctor visits. However, there may be extra costs. Medicare is a federally funded insurance plan consisting ...
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Medicare's new $2,000 prescription drug cap goes into effect. Here's how it works.
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, millions of Americans who get their prescription drugs through Medicare could get a major financial break when a $2,000 out-of-pocket spending cap on medications goes into ...