Economy Aug 16 Column: The real health care fight is coming, and it’s about seniors’ access Older citizens and their families need to be vigilant about efforts to raise the price of their health care, restrict their access to care or deny it to them altogether. Here are three such efforts to be aware of.
Economy Aug 09 Social Security says I owe money for Medicare coverage I didn’t get. How do I appeal? A cautionary tale about how even the most straightforward Medicare applications can turn into nightmares.
Economy Aug 02 The fight over Obamacare is over — for now. What does that mean for seniors? Republicans are far from finished when it comes to trying to honor their seven-year-old pledge to do away with the Affordable Care Act.
Economy Jul 26 Why won’t Social Security give me the retroactive child benefits I’m entitled to? Phil Moeller talks about how to get retroactive benefits from Social Security and more in this week's "Ask Phil."…
Economy Jul 21 Column: ‘The Medicare Maven’ on Ivy’s health insurance horror story The U.S. provides the world’s most expensive health care. And what do we get for all this money? Health outcomes that place America and its residents solidly in the ranks of developing nations.
Economy Jul 19 I was successful and recognized. Now, at 64, I can’t get an interview. When it comes to workplace matters, major age biases still seem to be the order of the day. Aging and retirement expert Phil Moeller advises a reader on finding employment in his 60s.
Economy Jul 13 Social Security trust fund will be depleted in 17 years, according to trustees report The annual trustee reports on Social Security and Medicare, released today, have become a doomsday clock for senior benefits.
Economy Jul 12 Seeking a ‘better than bingo’ solution for loneliness in older age While few would question the need for making long-term financial retirement plans, there is relatively little formal emphasis on making long-term plans for combating loneliness and staying involved in multiple social activities.
Economy Jul 05 Medicare’s lack of dental, hearing and vision coverage can put seniors in a bind "This is what we need to survive, not something we want, like a toaster oven," explains a reader.
Economy Jun 29 I like using holistic doctors. Do I really need Medicare Part B? You can defer this moment of truth or perhaps avoid it altogether by taking fantastic care of yourself. But forgoing health insurance is fine until you get sick.