Dec 23 NY becomes first state to allow pregnant women to sign up for health care any time By Vic Pasquantonio Pregnant women using New York’s health exchange no longer have to wait for certain open enrollment periods to qualify for health insurance. Continue reading
Dec 16 Spending bill would extend health care to 9/11 responders By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press First responders who rushed to the World Trade Center after the Sept. 11 attacks, spent weeks cleaning up the site and later became sick will have access to federal health benefits for the rest of their lives. Continue reading
Dec 16 Who can we trust to make the best Medicare decisions? By Philip Moeller Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions. Continue reading
Dec 10 Column: Can Medicare step up and do the right thing here? By Philip Moeller Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions. Continue reading
Dec 02 A procrastinator's guide to navigating Medicare open enrollment By Philip Moeller Medicare’s annual open enrollment period ends on Dec. 7. Have you signed up?… Continue reading
Dec 01 Supreme Court's new lineup rich in high-profile cases By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court's lineup of new cases is fit for an election year. Affirmative action, abortion and another look at the Obama health care law all are before the court, and they could well be joined by immigration,… Continue reading
Nov 26 Fewer plans, less choice for low-income seniors shopping Medicare drug coverage By Susan Jaffe, Kaiser Health News Next year, a premium increase may mean some low-income Medicare drug beneficiaries must pay a larger share for their medicine. Continue reading
Nov 25 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. Continue reading
Nov 11 New exam will require med students learn about veterans' health By Julie Rovner, KFF Health News Most former servicemen and women (and their families) get their health care at civilian facilities, where only rarely do health professionals ask patients if they or close relatives have a military background. However, going forward, the exam every medical student… Continue reading
Nov 11 Why is shopping for Medicare so complicated? By Philip Moeller Medicare Maven Phil Moeller guides readers through the ins and outs of Medicare. Continue reading