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Will I lose Social Security benefits if I sell my house?

By Philip Moeller

Extra income can change the benefits a person receives from Social Security or Medicaid, writes columnist Philip Moeller.

How will my tax return affect my Medicare premium?

By Philip Moeller

Medicare’s high-income surcharges apply to an entire calendar year, writes columnist Philip Moeller.

HHS watchdog to examine Medicare chief's publicity spending

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Democrats complained that Seema Verma has steered taxpayer money to political allies at the same time her agency slashed the ad budget for the Affordable Care Act, hindering enrollment.

Federal judge blocks Medicaid work requirements in Kentucky and Arkansas

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Work requirements are already in effect in Arkansas, but Kentucky's program has been on hold because of lawsuits.

How can I get more help for an ailing, older parent?

By Philip Moeller

Many people mistakenly think that Medicare covers lots of things that it doesn't, only to learn the reality of its limitations when they or a loved one is denied coverage.

How this new online tool could help you decide on Medicare coverage

By Philip Moeller

A new online tool from United Income provides recommendations on the best mix of Medicare plans, based on user responses to a series of questions.

Congress mulls cap on what Medicare enrollees pay for drugs

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

With health care a top issue for American voters, Congress may actually be moving toward doing something this year to address the high cost of prescription drugs.

How Americans spend much more on health care than they realize

By Philip Moeller

Consumers often do not understand that the cost of their health care is much higher than the out-of-pocket expenses they pay each year, writes columnist Philip Moeller.

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.

These issues will top state lawmakers' to-do lists in 2019

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

Big-dollar decisions about health care and education will lead the agenda in many state capitols as lawmakers convene for their 2019 sessions with a closer balance between Republicans and Democrats.