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The Medicare Maven on a pricey Rx from a doctor who doesn't take Medicare

By Philip Moeller

One reader was told her medication will cost more, because it was prescribed by a doctor that does not participate in Medicare. Here's how to avoid such pricey medications.

What happens to your Social Security benefit when you marry?

By Laurence Kotlikoff

A reader asks whether remarrying will cause her to lose her Social Security benefits. Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff has the answer.

Is private-sector Medicare becoming a monopoly?

By Philip Moeller

A new study finds that 97 percent of counties that offer Medicare Advantage health plans had highly concentrated markets.

Most Americans want government to curb prescription costs, poll finds

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Regardless of political affiliation, Americans strongly support government action to control prescription drug costs, according to a poll released Thursday.

How do I shop for the best Medicare deal?

By Philip Moeller

Here's your primer on finding the best Medicare plan for you. Shop wisely.

You're not retiring. Is joining Medicare Part A worthwhile?

By Philip Moeller

The answer may depend on your Social Security benefits.

Which Medigap plan should you get?

By Philip Moeller

What are the differences between the plans? Our Medicare expert explains.

After 50 years, how do we ensure Medicare and Medicaid longevity?

By PBS News Hour

Fifty years since Medicare and Medicaid were established, the programs cover the health care needs of more than 120 million Americans. But new projections underscore worries over long-term sustainability. Judy Woodruff speaks to two former secretaries of the Department of…

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What the annual Medicare and Social Security reports miss

By Philip Moeller

Trustees of the Medicare and Social Security programs released their annual reports last week. What wasn't included? How to put these critical senior support programs on sustainable trajectories.