• When to consider Obamacare instead of Medicare

    When to consider Obamacare instead of Medicare

    Aug 10, 2016 07:52 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller, who writes widely on aging and retirement, is here to provide the answers you need in “Ask Phil.” Send your questions to Phil. Parimal – N.J.: I am legally blind. I lost my job on July 8. My spouse, one son and I had ...

  • What Clinton and Trump propose for Social Security and Medicare

    What Clinton and Trump propose for Social Security and Medicare

    Aug 03, 2016 09:33 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller, who writes widely on aging and retirement, is here to provide the answers you need in “Ask Phil.” Send your questions to Phil. It’s not clear how much facts will matter in this year’s White House race. But with both major party ...

  • How do I know I'm not overpaying for Medigap?

    How do I know I'm not overpaying for Medigap?

    Jul 27, 2016 04:03 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller, who writes widely on aging and retirement, is here to provide the answers you need in “Ask Phil.” Send your questions to Phil. Ethel – Tex.: I turn 65 in September. I enrolled in Medicare Parts A, B and D. I want a comprehensive Medigap ...

  • How selling a home may affect what you pay for Medicare

    How selling a home may affect what you pay for Medicare

    Jul 20, 2016 05:05 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller, who writes widely on aging and retirement, is here to provide the answers you need in “Ask Phil.” Send your questions to Phil. Lauren – Mass.: For the past three years my income has been $30,000. We have a small cottage that we want ...

  • Is there any relief for astronomical drug costs?

    Is there any relief for astronomical drug costs?

    Jul 13, 2016 05:57 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller, who writes widely on aging and retirement, is here to provide the answers you need in “Ask Phil.” Send your questions to Phil. Marcy – Ill.: Is there anything I can do about prohibitively expensive medications I will need to take for the rest of ...

  • Should I stick with my Federal Employee Health Benefits or enroll in Medicare?

    Should I stick with my Federal Employee Health Benefits or enroll in Medicare?

    Jun 22, 2016 09:00 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller, who writes widely on aging and retirement, is here to provide the answers you need in “Ask Phil.” Send your questions to Phil. Maureen – D.C.: I am a 72-year-old federal employee. I have been drawing Social Security since the age of ...

  • Beware of being automatically enrolled in a Medicare plan you don't want

    Beware of being automatically enrolled in a Medicare plan you don't want

    Jun 15, 2016 04:00 PM EST

    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 your financial solvency.

  • Do you know how Medigap policies work?

    Do you know how Medigap policies work?

    Jun 08, 2016 10:34 PM EST

    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.

  • My Medicare only provides minimal coverage out of state. What should I do?

    My Medicare only provides minimal coverage out of state. What should I do?

    Jun 01, 2016 05:53 PM EST

    For Medicare recipients who go back and forth between living in two states, getting comprehensive health care coverage can be tricky.

  • How to avoid Medicare enrollment panic

    How to avoid Medicare enrollment panic

    May 25, 2016 07:45 PM EST

    No need to panic. Here's what you need to know about Medicare enrollment.