• It’s not too early to begin thinking about Medicare’s annual open enrollment

    It’s not too early to begin thinking about Medicare’s annual open enrollment

    Sep 30, 2015 06:26 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. Medicare rules and private insurance plans can affect people differently depending on where they live. To make ...

  • How do I know if my doctor accepts Medicare?

    How do I know if my doctor accepts Medicare?

    Sep 23, 2015 08:13 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. Medicare rules and private insurance plans can affect people differently depending on where they live. To make ...

  • Surprise! Your Medicare Part B premiums may increase by 50 percent in 2016

    Surprise! Your Medicare Part B premiums may increase by 50 percent in 2016

    Sep 16, 2015 06:04 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. Medicare rules and private insurance plans can affect people differently depending on where they live. To make ...

  • Am I still covered by Medicare when I travel out of state?

    Am I still covered by Medicare when I travel out of state?

    Sep 09, 2015 04:03 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. Medicare rules and private insurance plans can affect people differently depending on where they live. To make ...

  • The Medicare Maven on a pricey Rx from a doctor who doesn't take Medicare

    The Medicare Maven on a pricey Rx from a doctor who doesn't take Medicare

    Sep 02, 2015 12:00 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. Medicare rules and private insurance plans can affect people differently depending on where they live. To make ...

  • Is private-sector Medicare becoming a monopoly?

    Is private-sector Medicare becoming a monopoly?

    Aug 25, 2015 07:44 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. Good morning class. Today, we are going to learn about something called the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index, or ...

  • How do I shop for the best Medicare deal?

    How do I shop for the best Medicare deal?

    Aug 19, 2015 07:33 PM EST

    Here's your primer on finding the best Medicare plan for you. Shop wisely.

  • You’re not retiring. Is joining Medicare Part A worthwhile?

    You’re not retiring. Is joining Medicare Part A worthwhile?

    Aug 12, 2015 03:42 PM EST

    The answer may depend on your Social Security benefits.

  • Which Medigap plan should you get?

    Which Medigap plan should you get?

    Aug 05, 2015 12:00 PM EST

    What are the differences between the plans? Our Medicare expert explains.

  • What the annual Medicare and Social Security reports miss

    What the annual Medicare and Social Security reports miss

    Jul 29, 2015 12:07 PM EST

    Trustees of the Medicare and Social Security programs released their annual reports last week. What wasn't included? How to put these critical senior support programs on sustainable trajectories.