Apr 09 Feds break up $1.2B Medicare orthopedic brace scam By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The Justice Department announced charges against 24 people across the U.S., including doctors accused of writing bogus prescriptions for unneeded back, shoulder, wrist and knee braces. Others charged included owners of call centers, telemedicine firms and medical equipment companies. Continue reading
Apr 05 HHS watchdog to examine Medicare chief's publicity spending By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Democrats complained that Seema Verma has steered taxpayer money to political allies at the same time her agency slashed the ad budget for the Affordable Care Act, hindering enrollment. Continue reading
Apr 03 How this Medicare loophole can lead to surprise medical bills By Philip Moeller Patients look to hospital staff to take care of them and help them get better, not to expose them to additional health and financial problems. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 9:50 Why federal judge turned down work requirements for Medicaid in two states This week saw President Trump resurface the political debate over health care, as he declared his intention to repeal the Affordable Care Act. At the same time, a federal judge blocked work requirements the administration had tried to implement on… Continue watching
Mar 13 How can I get more help for an ailing, older parent? By Philip Moeller Many people mistakenly think that Medicare covers lots of things that it doesn't, only to learn the reality of its limitations when they or a loved one is denied coverage. Continue reading
Mar 06 Why later enrollment in supplemental Medicare can cause problems By Philip Moeller Changing your supplemental health insurance once you've had your Medigap plan for more than six months can limit your options if you have preexisting conditions, columnist Phil Moeller writes. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch 8:21 Why these House Democrats think Medicare for All is the best path for U.S. health care In the U.S., health care costs continue to rise, insurance is more difficult to obtain and millions lack access to care entirely. As a result, some House Democrats want to implement a single-payer, universal coverage system in which all costs… Continue watching
Feb 27 How this new online tool could help you decide on Medicare coverage By Philip Moeller A new online tool from United Income provides recommendations on the best mix of Medicare plans, based on user responses to a series of questions. Continue reading
Feb 24 Congress mulls cap on what Medicare enrollees pay for drugs By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press With health care a top issue for American voters, Congress may actually be moving toward doing something this year to address the high cost of prescription drugs. Continue reading
Feb 20 How Americans spend much more on health care than they realize By Philip Moeller Consumers often do not understand that the cost of their health care is much higher than the out-of-pocket expenses they pay each year, writes columnist Philip Moeller. Continue reading