Nov 04 Big hikes in drug prices make Medicare open enrollment shopping a must By Philip Moeller Rising drug prices have led many Medicare drug plans to raise premiums, deductibles and other costs by large amounts. They are free to do this, and you are free to take your business elsewhere. Continue reading
Oct 28 Everything you need to know about Medicare Advantage this open enrollment season By Philip Moeller Medicare Advantage plans tout stability and broader coverage in 2016. Continue reading
Oct 21 Your guide to choosing a Medicare drug plan that's right for you By Philip Moeller It's Medicare open enrollment season. Here are 7 things to look out for when choosing a new Medicare Part D drug plan. Continue reading
Oct 15 No Social Security increase means a big Medicare headache for recipients By Philip Moeller As Medicare’s annual open enrollment season gets underway, the biggest news is an unknown: How much will Part B monthly premiums and annual deductibles rise in 2016?… Continue reading
Oct 15 Should you take Social Security early to avoid a likely massive Medicare premium increase in 2016? By Laurence Kotlikoff Medicare Part B premiums may rise by 50 percent or more in 2016. Is it worth trying to avoid?… Continue reading
Oct 14 Everything you need to know about Medicare's open enrollment By Philip Moeller Medicare’s open enrollment is your chance for a do-over to save money and improve your health coverage. Continue reading
Oct 07 Column: Why does Medicare allow for the price gouging of prescription drugs? By Philip Moeller The pharmaceutical industry convinced enough legislators in 2003 to forbid Medicare from negotiating drug prices when Congress enacted the law creating Part D drug plans. Continue reading
Sep 30 It's not too early to begin thinking about Medicare's annual open enrollment By Philip Moeller Medicare’s annual open enrollment period begins Oct. 15. Do you need to sign up?… Continue reading
Sep 23 How do I know if my doctor accepts Medicare? By Philip Moeller Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions. Continue reading
Sep 16 Surprise! Your Medicare Part B premiums may increase by 50 percent in 2016 By Philip Moeller Medicare trustees projected that a great number of Medicare beneficiaries will be affected. Continue reading