I was afraid to read this because I’m really sick of the stigma of chronic pain.

I got one of those “did you know there are other treatments for pain besides opioids” letters from medicare yesterday. Seems like a tolling attempt when the stuff they list (like massage and acupuncture) aren’t usually covered by Medicare. None of us can afford regular out of pocket massage.

This is a regular thing that they send, but the terrifying difference is that this letter had a paragraph about how part D plans can change the formulary at any time throughout the year.

I think they’re warning me that they’re going to stop covering pain medication for chronic pain. And the timing of this article being sent out again makes me even more suspicious.

“Editorial
February 17, 2025
Integrating Buprenorphine Into Chronic Pain Treatment—Putting the Choice in VOICE”
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2830025

#JAMA #ChronicPain #MedicarePartD #ableism #eugenics #Buprenorphine

✒ An Exploration Regarding Putting Wheels Back on a Car (i.e., to re-____) https://cahighways.org/wordpress/?p=16812

As promised: A post where I want to collect people specific experiences related to post-65 healthcare. Specifically: If you have experience with Anthem Medicare Plus PPO with Senior Rx Plus, I'd like to know about it (I DO NOT care about other plans; I DO NOT want general opinions on Medicare Advantage). I'd also like opinions on Medicare Supplement plans, also known as Part G plans, as an alternative to Medicare Advantage or traditional Medicare A+B, and which plans folks like. More details and numerous links in the blog post.

#Medicare #Retirement #MedicareAdvantage #MedicarePartC #MedicarePartD #MedicarePartG

@nerb
It is the yearly shell game the insurers/pbms play. It is quite maddening.
Sorry so many have to tolerate this nonsense.

#Pharmacy #MedicarePartD #USHealthcare