Apr 27 On the road? Medicare options for travelers in the U.S. By Philip Moeller What are the Medicare coverage options for those of us who live “on the road”?… Continue reading
Apr 13 How to get vision, hearing and dental care that’s not covered by Medicare By Philip Moeller Basic Medicare coverage does not cover vision, hearing or dental care, but the failure to get regular care in any of these areas can lead to serious health issues in later life. Continue reading
Apr 04 This boutique-style health plan offers yoga and free doctor visits By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News With little fanfare, UnitedHealthcare launched an independent subsidiary in January that offers unlimited free doctor visits and 24/7 access by phone. Every member gets a personal health coach. Mental health counseling is also provided, as are yoga and cooking classes,… Continue reading
Mar 30 Should I keep regular health insurance if I’m enrolling in Medicare? By Philip Moeller Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions. Continue reading
Mar 29 Is paying a ‘mortgage’ the answer to expensive prescriptions? By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News An MIT economist and Harvard oncologist think that health care installment loans could help get highly effective but prohibitively expensive drugs into consumers’ hands. Continue reading
Mar 24 Drugs taken in hospitals may be dangerous to your financial health By Philip Moeller Hospitals are not free to charge whatever they want, but they are allowed to charge a lot more than would be allowed under a Part D drug plan. Continue reading
Mar 21 Report: Health insurance gains due to Obama’s law, not economy By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- There's growing evidence that most of the nation's dramatic jump in health care coverage is due to President Barack Obama's law, and not the gradual economic recovery. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch 3:00 Surprise medical bills are stacking up for many adults By PBS News Hour One in three American adults who have private health insurance coverage are hit with surprise medical bills they thought were covered by insurance, which can range from a few hundreds dollars to tens of thousands for an operation. Time Magazine's… Continue watching
Feb 09 Narrow marketplace plans in Texas are a problem for some autistic children By Kate Harrington, Kaiser Health News New, narrower networks often mean families are losing access to therapists and providers they have used for their autistic children. Continue reading
Jan 15 Uninsured rate of Hispanic children hits record low, study finds By Lisa Gillespie, Kaiser Health News The rate of Hispanic children without health insurance fell to a historic low in 2014, the first year that key parts of Obamacare took effect, but they still represent a disproportionate share of the nation’s uninsured youth, according to a… Continue reading