May 25 Could Medicare’s drug pricing plan give regulators too much power? By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News The aim, the government says, is to maintain quality while slowing spending in Medicare Part B by more closely tying payments to how well drugs work, using methods drugmakers, insurers and benefit managers are already trying in the private sector. Continue reading
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?… Continue reading
May 16 Five health issues presidential candidates aren’t talking about — but should By Julie Rovner, KFF Health News References to the Affordable Care Act — sometimes called Obamacare — have been a regular feature of the current presidential campaign season. Here are five more health issues candidates should be discussing. Continue reading
May 11 Getting trapped in the regulatory morass of Social Security and Medicare By Philip Moeller Justice is often thwarted by layers of bureaucracy, reluctance of people to confess their mistakes and problems in communicating your problem to the right people. Continue reading
May 06 Are there hidden costs if Medicare eligibility age goes up? By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Healthcare spending for some services dropped by nearly a third when people turned 65 and switched from private insurance to Medicare, according to a recent study. The decline was driven by lower prices paid by the Medicare program to doctors… Continue reading
May 04 How to get what’s yours from Medicare and Social Security By Philip Moeller The Social Security Administration is heavily involved in Medicare. Here's what you need to know about how the two programs interact -- and how to make the most out of it. Continue reading
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”?… Continue reading
Apr 13 How to get vision, hearing and dental care that’s not covered by Medicare By Philip Moeller Basic Medicare coverage does not cover vision, hearing or dental care, but the failure to get regular care in any of these areas can lead to serious health issues in later life. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Mar 24 Drugs taken in hospitals may be dangerous to your financial health By Philip Moeller Hospitals are not free to charge whatever they want, but they are allowed to charge a lot more than would be allowed under a Part D drug plan. Continue reading