Sep 06 My physician isn’t in my Medicare Advantage network. What can I do? By Philip Moeller "My Medicare Advantage plan made a mistake about my physician network," writes one of our readers. "The day my coverage began, I attempted to make an appointment with the physician, but was told by the insurance billing office that none… Continue reading
Feb 23 Is it worth keeping Medicare if I’m covered by my new employer? By Philip Moeller When you returned to work and reacquired group employer health insurance, you effectively got a "do over" on your Medicare sign-up rights. Continue reading
Feb 08 My employer health insurance is unaffordable. Should I get Medicare? By Philip Moeller While you do not have to get Medicare, because you’re covered by an employer plan, you always are free to drop your employer plan and get Medicare instead. Continue reading
Jan 25 Column: Why is my Medicare Part B premium more than my husband’s? By Philip Moeller Why are Medicare Part B premiums different for a married couple if they have identical Medicare insurance plans? Journalist Phil Moeller explains. Continue reading
Jan 18 Care provider directories wrong nearly half the time in Medicare Advantage plan lists By Philip Moeller Most Medicare Advantage plans either prevent people from using providers not in their networks or charge them higher rates for out-of-network care. It’s thus very important that people review a plan’s network directory before enrolling in a plan. But what… Continue reading
Dec 28 I’m retiring abroad. What Medicare plan should I get? By Philip Moeller What should people who are eligible for Medicare do when they are going to be living outside the U.S. for an extended period?… Continue reading
Dec 01 Don’t forget to do some last minute Medicare shopping By Philip Moeller Journalist Phil Moeller answers your Medicare and Social Security questions. Continue reading
Nov 23 Column: Under a President Trump, Medicare reforms are a matter of when, not if By Philip Moeller Donald Trump's victory has put our entire health care system in play, if not up for grabs. Will Trump and a Republican Congress follow through on pledges to end the Affordable Care Act? How might ACA changes affect Medicare?… Continue reading
Oct 12 Are you prepared for Medicare open enrollment? By Philip Moeller Medicare’s annual open enrollment period begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. During this period, Medicare beneficiaries are free to select new plans. Continue reading
Jun 22 Should I stick with my Federal Employee Health Benefits or enroll in Medicare? By Philip Moeller Once you know the cost of your Medicare solution, you at least can compare it with your current coverage and costs. Continue reading