Oct 10 Working after 65? What you need to know about employer insurance and Medicare By Philip Moeller It is illegal for big employers to try to get you on Medicare by sweetening the deal, but you might consider signing up for Medicare for your own financial benefit. 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
Oct 02 Oversight positions for Social Security, Medicare still vacant after 3 years By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The public trustees — one Republican, one Democrat — typically help oversee annual financial reports and certify that the estimates are unbiased. Continue reading
Sep 26 Threats to Medicare, Social Security in the spotlight ahead of midterm elections By Philip Moeller Advocacy groups are making a push to inform voters about what they see as risks to Medicare and Social Security ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. Continue reading
Sep 19 Report: 4 out of 5 Americans have less than a year’s income saved for retirement By Philip Moeller A report released this week by the National Institute on Retirement Security found four out of five working Americans have less than one year's income saved for retirement. Continue reading
Sep 12 What to do if you have been wrongly charged for Medicare By Philip Moeller Social Security is a huge bureaucracy, and people often feel like bugs trapped in flypaper. But there are some steps you can take. Continue reading
Sep 10 AP fact check: Has Trump made Medicare and Social Security stronger? By Hope Yen, Associated Press Eager to dismiss his critics, President Donald Trump is fabricating the circumstances regarding jobs, the economy and the social safety net. Here's a look at his recent rhetoric and how it compares with reality. Continue reading
Aug 29 What vital questions should seniors consider before November? By Philip Moeller As Medicare’s annual open enrollment season and the nation’s midterm congressional elections approach, what would you like to know more about to help you make informed decisions?… Continue reading
Aug 22 Why does my Medicare plan charge me more for my medication? By Philip Moeller It’s often possible to find individual drugs that cost less than what you’d pay in a Part D plan. Continue reading
Aug 15 What to ask about your employer health coverage after age 65 By Philip Moeller In too many cases, it’s clear that people didn’t seek help from their employer plans or even think to ask how they worked with Medicare. Continue reading