Mar 21 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. Continue reading
Mar 21 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. Continue reading
Mar 07 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?… Continue reading
Feb 28 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. Continue reading
Feb 21 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?… Continue reading
Feb 14 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. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 9:50 Indiana Medicaid work requirements fuel worries for the poor By Sarah Varney, Jason Kane Indiana is one of the states poised to enact work requirements for some citizens with Medicaid coverage -- a controversial policy and long-sought goal for Republicans. But advocates for the poor have protested loudly in recent months, saying many will… Continue watching
Jan 31 Will my Social Security benefit increase if my startup business takes off? By Philip Moeller If you can afford to suspend your benefits and forego this income, they could be substantially higher by the time you turn 70. Continue reading
Jan 30 Medicaid covers nearly 104 million medical visits, but that may soon change By JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News Citing runaway costs and a focus on patients taking responsibility for their health, Republicans have vowed to roll back the benefits, cut federal funding and give states more power to eliminate services they consider unaffordable. Continue reading
Jan 17 Why you need to do your doctor research before signing up for Medicare Advantage By Philip Moeller Researching the doctors in a Medicare Advantage network is the best way to make sure you don't sign up for a plan and then discover you don't like the care available to you. Continue reading