Jul 09 In nod to Sanders, Clinton offers new health care proposals By Catherine Lucey and Ken Thomas, Associated Press In another nod to primary rival Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton is proposing to increase federal money for community health centers and outlining steps to expand access to health care across the nation. Continue reading
Jul 07 Trump health care plan would make 18 million uninsured, study says By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Donald Trump's health care plan would make 18 million people uninsured, but also lower premiums significantly for policies purchased directly by consumers, according to a new study. Continue reading
Jun 26 Americans who confronted ‘surprise’ medical bills share their stories By Elisabeth Ponsot, Daniel Moritz-Rabson Last year, Consumer Reports found 30 percent of Americans with private health insurance have received a surprise bill, where their insurance plan paid less than they expected. Continue reading
Jun 22 Should I stick with my Federal Employee Health Benefits or enroll in Medicare? By Philip Moeller Once you know the cost of your Medicare solution, you at least can compare it with your current coverage and costs. Continue reading
Jun 22 House Republicans offering proposals for health care changes By Erica Werner, Associated Press House Republicans are unveiling new proposals to repeal and replace President Barack Obama's health care law, as Speaker Paul Ryan seeks to showcase a GOP governing agenda amid the tumult of the presidential campaign. Continue reading
Jun 15 Beware of being automatically enrolled in a Medicare plan you don’t want By Philip Moeller The real-world effect of this rule is that not reading every piece of your mail – even mail you are not expecting and did not ask be sent to you – can cost you enormous amounts of money and even… Continue reading
Jun 01 My Medicare only provides minimal coverage out of state. What should I do? By Philip Moeller For Medicare recipients who go back and forth between living in two states, getting comprehensive health care coverage can be tricky. Continue reading
May 18 Watch 7:11 Veterans Affairs Dept. reformers find the fix is not in By PBS News Hour Two years ago, the Department of Veterans Affairs was rocked by scandal — reports of poor care and months-long wait periods in VA hospital that lled to the resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki’s resignation and sweeping reforms. But recent… Continue watching
May 18 Should you stay on your employer health insurance or get Medicare? By Philip Moeller When you turn 65, you become eligible for Medicare. But if you're still working and are covered by your employer's health insurance, should you bother with Medicare?… Continue reading
May 16 Five health issues presidential candidates aren’t talking about — but should By Julie Rovner, KFF Health News References to the Affordable Care Act — sometimes called Obamacare — have been a regular feature of the current presidential campaign season. Here are five more health issues candidates should be discussing. Continue reading