Aug 24 Column: Will increasing longevity change the way you live? By Philip Moeller We already are seeing a sustained deferral of marriage and childbearing decisions until later ages. If you knew you were going to live to 100, how would it affect the way you live your life?… Continue reading
Aug 17 Why doesn't Medicare cover more for physical therapy? By Philip Moeller Is it not more fiscally responsible to spend a few thousand dollars on physical therapy now rather than spend tens of thousands of dollars later?… Continue reading
Aug 10 When to consider Obamacare instead of Medicare By Philip Moeller Even though you might qualify for Medicare under its disability rules, you might not find a better deal than what you can get under the Affordable Care Act, at least until you turn 65. Continue reading
Aug 03 What Clinton and Trump propose for Social Security and Medicare By Philip Moeller What's in store for Social Security and Medicare?… Continue reading
Jul 27 How do I know I'm not overpaying for Medigap? By Philip Moeller Medigap policies are regulated at the state level. Continue reading
Jul 22 Three charged in $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme By Emily Wishingrad “This is the largest single criminal health care fraud case ever brought against individuals by the Department of Justice,” said Leslie R. Caldwell, Assistant Attorney General the department’s criminal division, in a statement issued Friday. Continue reading
Jul 20 How selling a home may affect what you pay for Medicare By Philip Moeller Watch out for this gotcha. Continue reading
Jul 13 Is there any relief for astronomical drug costs? By Philip Moeller Medicare is prevented by law from negotiating with drug companies over their prices. In recent years, the price tag for people who must take expensive new drugs has risen at an alarming rate. Continue reading
Jun 26 Americans who confronted 'surprise' medical bills share their stories By Elisabeth Ponsot, Daniel Moritz-Rabson Last year, Consumer Reports found 30 percent of Americans with private health insurance have received a surprise bill, where their insurance plan paid less than they expected. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch 8:43 News Wrap: House Democrats hold sit-in to demand gun vote; DOJ alleges Medicare fraud By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, after Republican lawmakers rejected four gun control proposals on Monday, nearly 100 Congressional Democrats staged a sit-in, refusing to leave until they secured a vote on gun legislation. Also, the Department of Justice announced it… Continue watching