Economy Jan 04 My meds are cheap. Do I really need a Medicare Part D drug plan? In an effort to avoid Medicare's high-income surcharge, a Medicare beneficiary considers skipping a Part D drug plan. Should he? Journalist Phil Moeller has the answer in his weekly column, "Ask Phil."…
Economy Dec 28 I’m retiring abroad. What Medicare plan should I get? What should people who are eligible for Medicare do when they are going to be living outside the U.S. for an extended period?…
Economy Dec 21 Column: What can we do to protect Medicare and Social Security? "What about all of that money that we put into these programs during our working lives?" asks one reader.
Economy Dec 14 Column: Social Security needs to be reformed, not have its funding cut There is ample room for disagreement over how to reform Social Security. There should be no disagreement over adequately funding the agency to do its appointed job.
Economy Dec 08 How plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act could affect Medicare There continue to be loud drumbeats from Congressional Republican leaders that they will repeal the Affordable Care Act and also consider significant changes to Medicare and Medicaid.
Economy Dec 01 Don’t forget to do some last minute Medicare shopping Journalist Phil Moeller answers your Medicare and Social Security questions.
Economy Nov 23 Column: Under a President Trump, Medicare reforms are a matter of when, not if Donald Trump's victory has put our entire health care system in play, if not up for grabs. Will Trump and a Republican Congress follow through on pledges to end the Affordable Care Act? How might ACA changes affect Medicare?…
Economy Nov 18 The surprising news about 2017 Medicare premiums and deductibles you may have missed Last week, as the shock and awe over Donald Trump's election victory continued to consume us, Medicare announced roughly 10 percent increases in 2017 rates for many Part B premiums and the program’s annual deductible. This is a very big…
Economy Nov 16 Column: Who’s paying the true cost of Medicare There is a myth that consumers have completely paid for their Medicare. Yet, our payroll taxes come nowhere close to paying for program expenses.
Economy Nov 02 Here’s how to find the Medicare Part D drug plan right for you For 2017 plans, active shopping may yield the greatest benefits in Medicare Part D prescription drug plans.