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Column: The real health care fight is coming, and it’s about seniors’ access

By Philip Moeller

Older citizens and their families need to be vigilant about efforts to raise the price of their health care, restrict their access to care or deny it to them altogether. Here are three such efforts to be aware of.

Social Security says I owe money for Medicare coverage I didn’t get. How do I appeal?

By Philip Moeller

A cautionary tale about how even the most straightforward Medicare applications can turn into nightmares.

The fight over Obamacare is over — for now. What does that mean for seniors?

By Philip Moeller

Republicans are far from finished when it comes to trying to honor their seven-year-old pledge to do away with the Affordable Care Act.

Why won’t Social Security give me the retroactive child benefits I’m entitled to?

By Philip Moeller

Phil Moeller talks about how to get retroactive benefits from Social Security and more in this week's "Ask Phil."…

Column: ‘The Medicare Maven’ on Ivy’s health insurance horror story

By Philip Moeller

The U.S. provides the world’s most expensive health care. And what do we get for all this money? Health outcomes that place America and its residents solidly in the ranks of developing nations.

I was successful and recognized. Now, at 64, I can’t get an interview.

By Philip Moeller

When it comes to workplace matters, major age biases still seem to be the order of the day. Aging and retirement expert Phil Moeller advises a reader on finding employment in his 60s.

Social Security trust fund will be depleted in 17 years, according to trustees report

By Philip Moeller

The annual trustee reports on Social Security and Medicare, released today, have become a doomsday clock for senior benefits.

Seeking a ‘better than bingo’ solution for loneliness in older age

By Philip Moeller

While few would question the need for making long-term financial retirement plans, there is relatively little formal emphasis on making long-term plans for combating loneliness and staying involved in multiple social activities.

Medicare’s lack of dental, hearing and vision coverage can put seniors in a bind

By Philip Moeller

"This is what we need to survive, not something we want, like a toaster oven," explains a reader.

I like using holistic doctors. Do I really need Medicare Part B?

By Philip Moeller

You can defer this moment of truth or perhaps avoid it altogether by taking fantastic care of yourself. But forgoing health insurance is fine until you get sick.