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Jul 17

How to handle a surprise medical bill when there’s a Medicare mixup

By Philip Moeller

Patients can be hit with medical bills they weren't expecting because insurance and Medicare coverage can be confusing. But there are groups that can help, writes columnist Philip Moeller.

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Jul 10

What you need to know about Social Security’s ex-spousal benefits

By Philip Moeller

Navigating Social Security and Medicare can be difficult. Columnist Philip Moeller is here to help answer your questions.

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Jul 04

How Medicare can be used for people with disabilities

By Philip Moeller

Figuring out what benefits Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security each provide for a person with disabilities can be complicated.

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Jun 27

‘Medicare for All’ emerges as early divide in first Democratic debate

By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News, Jon Greenberg, PolitiFact

During Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential primary debate, health policies — ranging from “Medicare for All” to efforts to curb skyrocketing drug prices — were among the key issues the 10 hopeful candidates onstage used to help differentiate themselves.

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Jun 12

Abuse in nursing facilities went unreported, watchdog finds

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Auditors with the Health and Human Services inspector general's office estimate that in 2016 about 6,600 cases reflected potential neglect or abuse that was not reported.

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Jun 05

How does Medicare work with employer insurance?

By Philip Moeller

Understanding how Medicare fits into your employer health care coverage can be difficult. Columnist Philip Moeller provides some guidance.

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May 29

Do I have to wait for my ex to file for Social Security to get my benefits?

By Philip Moeller

Knowing when to file for spousal Social Security benefits to get the maximum payout can be complicated. Columnist Philip Moeller explains best practices.

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May 22

Column: Why Medicare needs to be fixed before it works ‘for All’

By Philip Moeller

Medicare has a number of coverage gaps that would need to be closed if it were expanded to cover the entire nation, writes columnist Philip Moeller.

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May 15

Will I lose Social Security benefits if I sell my house?

By Philip Moeller

Extra income can change the benefits a person receives from Social Security or Medicaid, writes columnist Philip Moeller.

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May 01

Why don’t ‘Medicare for All’ plans include Americans living abroad?

By Philip Moeller

Columnist Phil Moeller answers your questions about recent 'Medicare for All' proposals and how to choose between Medicare and private insurance plans.

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