AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPrescription Costs: Today is the deadline for Virgin Islanders who bought certain generic drugs to claim compensation from two settlements totaling $475 million. Eligible claims must be filed online or postmarked by Nov. 9; the drugmakers deny wrongdoing. Medicare Gaps: Original Medicare generally does not cover non-medical long-term care, including help with daily activities. Residents should check whether Medicaid or other coverage can help pay. Hospital Finances: Juan F. Luis Hospital faces a $6.47 million court judgment and says it may seek help through proposed government bonds. The hospital cannot readily pay or surrender equipment without disrupting services, raising concerns about pressure on the territory’s finances. Census and Health Planning: Advocates warn proposed census changes could make territorial communities less visible in federal data, affecting access to resources. New Census Bureau projections also estimate the USVI population could shrink 41% by 2100, a trend with implications for planning health services.
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