Making Sen$e Nov 06 2020 brings more private insurance plans for Medicare patients. Here’s why you need to look closely By Philip Moeller
Making Sen$e Oct 10 These tips can help you navigate Medicare’s updated online tool The new Plan Finder tool, which has some improvements, could cause confusion for Medicare beneficiaries making their annual enrollment selections, columnist Philip Moeller writes. By Philip Moeller
Making Sen$e Aug 12 Column: Why these unique Medicare Advantage plans are poised for popularity Medicare medical savings accounts permit people to receive fee-for-care health services anywhere in the U.S. By Philip Moeller
Making Sen$e Dec 05 Column: How to navigate Medicare options as Trump officials boost private plans The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services appears to be accelerating its shift away from original Medicare toward Medicare Advantage programs, writes columnist Philip Moeller. By Philip Moeller
Making Sen$e Nov 14 The good, the bad and the ugly of picking Medicare Advantage plans During open enrollment, beneficiaries should consider all the pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans, writes columnist Philip Moeller. By Philip Moeller
Oct 17 Medicare open enrollment has begun. Here’s how to navigate your options By Philip Moeller The 43 million people who use private Medicare Advantage plans will likely need to use the online Plan Finder tool to evaluate plans during in the 2019 enrollment period, which runs through Dec. 7. Continue reading
Oct 03 Why you should consider switching your Medicare coverage during open enrollment By Philip Moeller Medicare's open enrollment period could be especially complicated this year, in part because if you have a Medicare Advantage plan, you also will have the entire first quarter of next year to change your plan. Continue reading
Jun 20 Column: This plan to add broad non-medical benefits to Medicare Advantage is a big deal. Here’s why By Philip Moeller Beginning next year, Medicare Advantage plans will be permitted for the first time to broadly cover non-medical expenses that can help Medicare enrollees improve their health. Continue reading
May 25 Senior advocates say new draft guide to Medicare distorts facts. Here’s what you need to know By Philip Moeller Medicare advocacy groups are concerned that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is improperly putting its hand on the scales to tilt them further in favor of private Medicare Advantage plans. Continue reading
Apr 18 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. Continue reading