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Opinion: Why the midterm elections are key to protecting senior benefit programs

By Philip Moeller

Democratic majorities in either the House or Senate would, for the time being, protect against further weakening of these programs, writes columnist Philip Moeller.

Will my private insurer drop me if I don't get Medicare?

By Philip Moeller

A mother writes that the treatment facilities that treat her adult daughter's disorder do not take Medicare. What should they do?…

President Trump signed these Medicare changes into law. Here's what to watch for

By Philip Moeller

Seemingly overnight, big changes to Medicare morphed from being an item on various congressional wish lists into reality as part of last week’s budget deal.

Who wins and who loses in Trump's proposed Medicare drug plan

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Trump has made bringing down drug costs a top priority, but his administration's plan would create winners and losers. Here's what we know.

Will my Social Security benefit increase if my startup business takes off?

By Philip Moeller

If you can afford to suspend your benefits and forego this income, they could be substantially higher by the time you turn 70.

Working full-time and ready to take Social Security? Here are the basics.

By Philip Moeller

A reader asks: If I opt to start taking the Social Security now, rather than delaying and getting 8 percent annual increases until I'm 70, do I have to sign up for and start paying for Medicare, too?…

Why you need to do your doctor research before signing up for Medicare Advantage

By Philip Moeller

Researching the doctors in a Medicare Advantage network is the best way to make sure you don't sign up for a plan and then discover you don't like the care available to you.

10 questions to ask before hiring an elder care attorney

By Philip Moeller

If an attorney fails to provide solid answers to these questions, keep looking.

Your Medicare and Social Security questions, answered

By Philip Moeller

The complexities and oddities of Medicare and Social Security are a seemingly endless source of reader puzzlement, and anger. Here are some frequent questions and answers.

Adventurous seniors can find medical care on the road. Here's how

By Philip Moeller

You might want to just hit the open road and take it wherever the mood strikes you. But doing some trip planning, including a contact list of people who could help nearby, is a good idea.