For seniors with chronic medical conditions, a difference in geography could mean paying thousands more per year out-of-pocket for the same medicine.
Author: Katie Wedell, USA TODAY
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Buy now, pay later refunds on apps like Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna frustrate consumers
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