medicaid

Congress’ latest spending bill could bring major changes to Medicare Advantage. Here’s what you need to know

By Philip Moeller

The upcoming changes to MA plans have the potential to trigger an even larger shift away from original Medicare.

2 things you should know about Medicare this month

By Philip Moeller

Medicare is beginning in April to expand diabetes education and prevention efforts and will pay all expenses of people who qualify for the program. Plus, your Medicare card is about to change.

Places with legal marijuana issue fewer opioid prescriptions, large studies find

By Kate Sheridan, STAT

An analysis of more than five years of Medicare Part D and Medicaid prescription data found that after states legalized weed, the number of opioid prescriptions and the daily dose of opioids went way down.

Who will care for you when you are elderly and frail? You should plan now

By Philip Moeller

Looking at the rising numbers of older citizens who will need care, and the shrinking numbers of younger people available to care for them, it has been clear for a long time that we are heading toward a serious shortage…

5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time

By Saher Khan

The 24-hour news cycle is filled with political coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week.

If I have a tight budget and good health, what kind of Medicare should I get?

By Philip Moeller

Medicare Advantage plans are less expensive than a package of original Medicare with a Medigap supplement plan, and often cover additional things that basic Medicare does not cover.

Help! How will receiving a legal settlement affect my health care?

By Philip Moeller

A reader asks: When money from a legal settlement runs out, how should she get medical and rehab care again?…

Opinion: Why the midterm elections are key to protecting senior benefit programs

By Philip Moeller

Democratic majorities in either the House or Senate would, for the time being, protect against further weakening of these programs, writes columnist Philip Moeller.

Will my private insurer drop me if I don’t get Medicare?

By Philip Moeller

A mother writes that the treatment facilities that treat her adult daughter's disorder do not take Medicare. What should they do?…

President Trump signed these Medicare changes into law. Here’s what to watch for

By Philip Moeller

Seemingly overnight, big changes to Medicare morphed from being an item on various congressional wish lists into reality as part of last week’s budget deal.