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

By Philip Moeller

The failure of Medicare to cover most dental, hearing and vision expenses is perhaps its greatest failing.

Lower drug prices: Does any candidate have an Rx?

By Philip Moeller

The absence of drug-pricing proposals from the GOP contenders illustrates how hard it would be for Sanders or Clinton to get Congressional approval should they win office.

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

By Philip Moeller

Medicare expert Philip Moeller answers your Medicare questions.

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

By Philip Moeller

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

Who can we trust to make the best Medicare decisions?

By Philip Moeller

Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions.

Why health savings accounts and Medicare don’t mix

By Philip Moeller

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 failures cause open enrollment hassles

By Philip Moeller

Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions.

Why is shopping for Medicare so complicated?

By Philip Moeller

Medicare Maven Phil Moeller guides readers through the ins and outs of Medicare.

Big hikes in drug prices make Medicare open enrollment shopping a must

By Philip Moeller

Rising drug prices have led many Medicare drug plans to raise premiums, deductibles and other costs by large amounts. They are free to do this, and you are free to take your business elsewhere.