Jan 27 The do-it-yourself guide to Medicare shopping By Philip Moeller An average of 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day of every year and will continue doing so until about 2029. Medicare expert Phil Moeller invites all of you to come along for a DIY Medicare shopping trip. Continue reading
Jan 20 5 things you should know about Medicare’s new end-of-life discussions By Philip Moeller End-of-life discussions with your physician or other licensed caregiver are now being paid for by Medicare. Continue reading
Jan 13 Like it or not, we’re all in the same Medicare boat By Philip Moeller The Medicare boat may be leaky and full of unclear and even unfair rules, but we all need to be in it to help the system survive. Continue reading
Jan 11 Medicare expands major experiment to coordinate medical care By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Medicare is expanding a major experiment that strives to keep seniors healthier by coordinating basic medical care to prevent common problems that often lead to hospitalization. Continue reading
Jan 04 Big changes coming to Medicare in 2016 By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Whether it's coverage for end-of-life counseling or an experimental payment scheme for common surgeries, Medicare in 2016 is undergoing some of the biggest changes in its 50 years. Continue reading
Dec 16 Who can we trust to make the best Medicare decisions? By Philip Moeller Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions. Continue reading
Dec 10 Column: Can Medicare step up and do the right thing here? By Philip Moeller Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions. Continue reading
Dec 02 A procrastinator’s guide to navigating Medicare open enrollment By Philip Moeller Medicare’s annual open enrollment period ends on Dec. 7. Have you signed up?… Continue reading
Nov 26 Fewer plans, less choice for low-income seniors shopping Medicare drug coverage By Susan Jaffe, Kaiser Health News Next year, a premium increase may mean some low-income Medicare drug beneficiaries must pay a larger share for their medicine. Continue reading
Nov 25 Why health savings accounts and Medicare don’t mix By Philip Moeller Journalist Philip Moeller, who writes widely on health and retirement, is here to provide the Medicare answers you need in “Ask Phil, the Medicare Maven.” Send your questions to Phil. Continue reading