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
Nov 22 Experts predict sharp premium increases for Medicare drug plan By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press With time running out on open enrollment season, many seniors are facing sharply higher premiums for Medicare's popular prescription drug program. The reason: rising drug costs have overtaken a long stretch of stable premiums… Continue reading
Nov 18 Medicare failures cause open enrollment hassles By Philip Moeller Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions. Continue reading
Nov 13 Medicare will spend $9 billion on Hepatitis-C drugs this year By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Medicare spending on breakthrough medications for hepatitis C will nearly double this year, passing $9 billion, according to new government figures. Continue reading
Nov 11 Why is shopping for Medicare so complicated? By Philip Moeller Medicare Maven Phil Moeller guides readers through the ins and outs of Medicare. Continue reading