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Compare Democrats’ many Medicare-for-All proposals with this chart

By Philip Moeller

They range from extending the current Medicare program to people age 55 and older, to a single-payer system that does away with insurance companies and employer-based health insurance altogether.

Column: What should I do if I get a surprise Medicare bill?

By Philip Moeller

Columnist Phil Moeller answers your questions about Social Security and Medicare, including what to do about surprise medical bills or mistakes made during Medicare enrollment.

What does 2019 bring for Medicare and Social Security?

By Philip Moeller

Your guide to all the income caps, benefit payments and penalties that are changing for both Medicare and Social Security this year.

Column: Fix, don’t eliminate private Medicare plans

By Philip Moeller

People need to be aware of the shortcomings of Medicare Advantage plans compared with original Medicare, but the solution is not to get rid of Medicare Advantage altogether, writes Phil Moeller.

Column: How much should I save for retirement?

By Philip Moeller

The ideal retirement plan is to have enough guaranteed money coming in every month to pay for necessary expenses such as housing and food, writes Phil Moeller.

Column: How to navigate Medicare options as Trump officials boost private plans

By Philip Moeller

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services appears to be accelerating its shift away from original Medicare toward Medicare Advantage programs, writes columnist Philip Moeller.

Help! Am I being charged twice for Medicare?

By Philip Moeller

Deductions from your payroll and Social Security check may seem like you are paying for the same thing twice, but you probably are not, writes columnist Phil Moeller.

The good, the bad and the ugly of picking Medicare Advantage plans

By Philip Moeller

During open enrollment, beneficiaries should consider all the pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans, writes columnist Philip Moeller.

Opinion: Vote like Social Security and Medicare are at stake

By Philip Moeller

Proposed fixes to Social Security and the effects the tax cuts could have on Medicare and Medcaid are issues voters should consider when heading to the polls, writes Philip Moeller.

Why comparing drug prices is key during Medicare open enrollment

By Philip Moeller

Beyond premiums, Medicare recipients should also consider the specific prices they will pay for prescriptions when evaluating plans during open enrollment.