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Jun 15

Beware of being automatically enrolled in a Medicare plan you don’t want

By Philip Moeller

The real-world effect of this rule is that not reading every piece of your mail – even mail you are not expecting and did not ask be sent to you – can cost you enormous amounts of money and even…

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May 25

How to avoid Medicare enrollment panic

By Philip Moeller

No need to panic. Here's what you need to know about Medicare enrollment.

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May 18

Should you stay on your employer health insurance or get Medicare?

By Philip Moeller

When you turn 65, you become eligible for Medicare. But if you're still working and are covered by your employer's health insurance, should you bother with Medicare?…

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Apr 27

On the road? Medicare options for travelers in the U.S.

By Philip Moeller

What are the Medicare coverage options for those of us who live “on the road”?…

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Mar 30

Should I keep regular health insurance if I’m enrolling in Medicare?

By Philip Moeller

Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions.

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Feb 24

Your Medicare tax dollars at work

By Philip Moeller

Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions.

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Jan 27

The do-it-yourself guide to Medicare shopping

By Philip Moeller

An average of 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day of every year and will continue doing so until about 2029. Medicare expert Phil Moeller invites all of you to come along for a DIY Medicare shopping trip.

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Jan 13

Like it or not, we’re all in the same Medicare boat

By Philip Moeller

The Medicare boat may be leaky and full of unclear and even unfair rules, but we all need to be in it to help the system survive.

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Dec 02

A procrastinator’s guide to navigating Medicare open enrollment

By Philip Moeller

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period ends on Dec. 7. Have you signed up?…

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Nov 11

Why is shopping for Medicare so complicated?

By Philip Moeller

Medicare Maven Phil Moeller guides readers through the ins and outs of Medicare.

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