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
Mar 16 Get ready for big changes in Medicare drug pricing By Philip Moeller Medicare announced a test program last week to help combat this rising drug prices. Continue reading
Mar 09 Don't overlook Medicare's low-income support programs By Philip Moeller Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions. Continue reading
Mar 02 Are you overpaying for retiree health insurance? By Philip Moeller Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your health care questions. Continue reading
Feb 26 Candidates' prescription drug price plans may miss the mark By Julie Rovner, KFF Health News Most of the people running for president say they want to do something about the rising cost of prescription drugs. But most of their proposals probably won’t work because they don’t address the dynamics behind these price increases. Continue reading