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5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time

By Tess Conciatori

A battle over whether literacy is a fundamental right, a loophole for 'Super Polluting' trucks and other stories that deserve a second look.

When should you file for Social Security if you have a young child?

By Philip Moeller

Realistically, money earned today is worth more than money earned in the future, writes Philip Moeller.

My husband needs at-home health services. Where do I start?

By Philip Moeller

Medicare does cover at-home care services if they are prescribed by a physician or other licensed caregiver, but does not cover so-called custodial care.

In rural America, tightened access to Medicaid means tough choices

By Laura Santhanam

Politicians have promised changes to the health care program will help lift people out of poverty. But this Tennessee family says things don't seem to be getting better.

Column: Not sure what to make of Trump’s drug prices plan? Here’s where to start

By Philip Moeller

Rushing to judgment is misguided. There are no quick fixes here, and while the Trump proposals are viewed as fatally flawed by many experts, they also include some worthy ideas.

How work requirements for social security programs impact people in need

By Sam Weber, Connie Kargbo

President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month pushing certain work requirements for access to social security programs like Medicaid. But lawmakers in Maine, which requires individuals work at least 20 hours a week to qualify for more than…

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I work and collect Social Security. Can I boost my benefits?

Social Security bases your benefits on your highest 35 years of wage earnings. The effect of any single year’s higher earnings will be modest.

Why your observation stay at the hospital could end with a big bill

By Philip Moeller

If you never received notification, you might have grounds to argue that the hospital messed up.

I had surgery out of state. Why is Medicare refusing to pay?

By Philip Moeller

If you have basic Medicare, you should be able to see any doctor in the country who accepts Medicare's payment schedule. The story may be different if you have a private Medicare Advantage plan.