• When should you file for Social Security if you have a young child?

    When should you file for Social Security if you have a young child?

    Jul 05, 2018 06:25 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, “Ask Phil,” aims to help older Americans and their families by answering their health care and financial questions. Phil is the author of “Get What’s Yours for Medicare ...

  • My husband needs at-home health services. Where do I start?

    My husband needs at-home health services. Where do I start?

    Jun 29, 2018 11:00 AM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, “Ask Phil,” aims to help older Americans and their families by answering their health care and financial questions. Phil is the author of “Get What’s Yours for Medicare ...

  • I live overseas but need surgery in the U.S. How do I make sure Medicare covers me?

    I live overseas but need surgery in the U.S. How do I make sure Medicare covers me?

    Jun 13, 2018 05:51 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, “Ask Phil,” aims to help older Americans and their families by answering their health care and financial questions. Phil is the author of “Get What’s Yours for Medicare ...

  • What do non-married couples need to know about getting Medicare?

    What do non-married couples need to know about getting Medicare?

    Jun 06, 2018 07:39 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, “Ask Phil,” aims to help older Americans and their families by answering their health care and financial questions. Phil is the author of “Get What’s Yours for Medicare ...

  • Why did my Medicare premiums go up?

    Why did my Medicare premiums go up?

    May 30, 2018 07:27 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, “Ask Phil,” aims to help older Americans and their families by answering their health care and financial questions. Phil is the author of “Get What’s Yours for Medicare ...

  • Column: Not sure what to make of Trump's drug prices plan? Here's where to start

    Column: Not sure what to make of Trump's drug prices plan? Here's where to start

    May 23, 2018 07:25 PM EST

    ... it certainly is one of those efforts where government officials can claim to be making things better without necessarily changing anything. Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, “Ask Phil,” aims to help older Americans and ...

  • I am about to get divorced. What do I need to know about Social Security benefits?

    I am about to get divorced. What do I need to know about Social Security benefits?

    May 16, 2018 08:14 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, “Ask Phil,” aims to help older Americans and their families by answering their health care and financial questions. Phil is the author of “Get What’s Yours for Medicare ...

  • I work and collect Social Security. Can I boost my benefits?

    I work and collect Social Security. Can I boost my benefits?

    May 02, 2018 06:40 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, “Ask Phil,” aims to help older Americans and their families by answering their health care and financial questions. Phil is the author of “Get What’s Yours for Medicare ...

  • Why your observation stay at the hospital could end with a big bill

    Why your observation stay at the hospital could end with a big bill

    Apr 25, 2018 06:18 PM EST

    If you never received notification, you might have grounds to argue that the hospital messed up.

  • I had surgery out of state. Why is Medicare refusing to pay?

    I had surgery out of state. Why is Medicare refusing to pay?

    Apr 18, 2018 06:50 PM EST

    If you have basic Medicare, you should be able to see any doctor in the country who accepts Medicare's payment schedule. The story may be different if you have a private Medicare Advantage plan.