• Are you overpaying for retiree health insurance?

    Are you overpaying for retiree health insurance?

    Mar 02, 2016 07:31 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller, who writes widely on health and retirement, is here to provide the Medicare answers you need in “Ask Phil, the Medicare Maven.” Send your questions to Phil. Greg – N.J.: I'm 57 and will be eligible for Medicare in May 2016 (I've ...

  • Your Medicare tax dollars at work

    Your Medicare tax dollars at work

    Feb 24, 2016 03:14 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller, who writes widely on health and retirement, is here to provide the Medicare answers you need in “Ask Phil, the Medicare Maven.” Send your questions to Phil. Karen – Wash.: You can call this story “Your Tax Dollars at Work.” I recently had a hospitalization ...

  • Why won’t Medicare cover dental, hearing or vision expenses?

    Why won’t Medicare cover dental, hearing or vision expenses?

    Feb 17, 2016 06:16 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller, who writes widely on health and retirement, is here to provide the Medicare answers you need in “Ask Phil, the Medicare Maven.” Send your questions to Phil. Marcia – Ariz.:  I started on Medicare Nov. 1 after years with group health and dental insurance. Ironically ...

  • Lower drug prices: Does any candidate have an Rx?

    Lower drug prices: Does any candidate have an Rx?

    Feb 10, 2016 03:42 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller, who writes widely on health and retirement, is here to provide the Medicare answers you need in “Ask Phil, the Medicare Maven.” Send your questions to Phil. There are few things most Americans agree on these days, but high drug prices clearly are one ...

  • If I'm covered by the Affordable Care Act, do I have to switch to Medicare?

    If I'm covered by the Affordable Care Act, do I have to switch to Medicare?

    Feb 03, 2016 08:32 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller, who writes widely on health and retirement, is here to provide the Medicare answers you need in “Ask Phil, the Medicare Maven.” Send your questions to Phil. Mike – Calif.: I have an Affordable Care Act policy from my state exchange. I just turned 65 ...

  • The do-it-yourself guide to Medicare shopping

    The do-it-yourself guide to Medicare shopping

    Jan 27, 2016 05:30 PM EST

    An average of 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day of every year and will continue doing so until about 2029. Medicare expert Phil Moeller invites all of you to come along for a DIY Medicare shopping trip.

  • 5 things you should know about Medicare's new end-of-life discussions

    5 things you should know about Medicare's new end-of-life discussions

    Jan 20, 2016 05:33 PM EST

    End-of-life discussions with your physician or other licensed caregiver are now being paid for by Medicare.

  • Like it or not, we’re all in the same Medicare boat

    Like it or not, we’re all in the same Medicare boat

    Jan 13, 2016 03:20 PM EST

    The Medicare boat may be leaky and full of unclear and even unfair rules, but we all need to be in it to help the system survive.

  • Who can we trust to make the best Medicare decisions?

    Who can we trust to make the best Medicare decisions?

    Dec 16, 2015 05:06 PM EST

    Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions.

  • Column: Can Medicare step up and do the right thing here?

    Column: Can Medicare step up and do the right thing here?

    Dec 10, 2015 02:42 PM EST

    Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions.