Economy Aug 24 Column: Will increasing longevity change the way you live? We already are seeing a sustained deferral of marriage and childbearing decisions until later ages. If you knew you were going to live to 100, how would it affect the way you live your life?…
Economy Aug 17 Why doesn’t Medicare cover more for physical therapy? Is it not more fiscally responsible to spend a few thousand dollars on physical therapy now rather than spend tens of thousands of dollars later?…
Economy Aug 10 When to consider Obamacare instead of Medicare Even though you might qualify for Medicare under its disability rules, you might not find a better deal than what you can get under the Affordable Care Act, at least until you turn 65.
Economy Aug 03 What Clinton and Trump propose for Social Security and Medicare What's in store for Social Security and Medicare?…
Economy Jul 27 How do I know I’m not overpaying for Medigap? Medigap policies are regulated at the state level.
Economy Jul 13 Is there any relief for astronomical drug costs? Medicare is prevented by law from negotiating with drug companies over their prices. In recent years, the price tag for people who must take expensive new drugs has risen at an alarming rate.
Economy Jun 22 Should I stick with my Federal Employee Health Benefits or enroll in Medicare? Once you know the cost of your Medicare solution, you at least can compare it with your current coverage and costs.
Economy Jun 15 Beware of being automatically enrolled in a Medicare plan you don’t want The real-world effect of this rule is that not reading every piece of your mail – even mail you are not expecting and did not ask be sent to you – can cost you enormous amounts of money and even…
Economy Jun 08 Do you know how Medigap policies work? During your initial enrollment period for Medicare, there are “guaranteed issue rights” for Medigap policies that prevent insurers from either denying coverage or charging you higher rates due to pre-existing conditions.