Oct 10 These tips can help you navigate Medicare’s updated online tool By Philip Moeller The new Plan Finder tool, which has some improvements, could cause confusion for Medicare beneficiaries making their annual enrollment selections, columnist Philip Moeller writes. Continue reading
Oct 09 Trump administration proposes overhauling Medicare fraud rules By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press A major focus is to try to improve follow-up care for patients after they are discharged from hospitals, an area in which Medicare is increasingly holding hospitals accountable. Continue reading
Oct 03 Column: What seniors should know about Trump’s Medicare executive order By Philip Moeller The executive order has been billed as the president’s alternative to Democrats’ Medicare for All plans. Continue reading
Oct 03 WATCH: Trump announces Medicare executive order in Florida By Kevin Freking, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Florida is Trump’s favorite state for rallies before appreciative crowds: He’s held seven there since taking office. Continue reading
Sep 25 Private insurers are improperly rejecting Medicare drug claims, watchdog finds By Philip Moeller Insurers initially rejected about 84 million prescription drug coverage claims made under Medicare Part D that should have been approved, a government report found. Continue reading
Sep 19 WATCH: Pelosi unveils legislation to reduce Medicare prescription drug prices By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The proposal would direct Medicare to negotiate prices for seniors and younger people. Continue reading
Aug 30 Why you shouldn’t be afraid to talk to your health insurer By Philip Moeller Your health insurer knows more about your coverage than anyone, including the often inscrutable rules about what’s covered and how much you pay for coverage in premiums, annual deductibles and co-pays. Continue reading
Aug 22 Column: Employers are helping clear the haze on health care prices By Philip Moeller Employers are encouraging employees to use lower-cost, high-quality providers because it saves employers money as well. Continue reading
Aug 12 Column: Why these unique Medicare Advantage plans are poised for popularity By Philip Moeller Medicare medical savings accounts permit people to receive fee-for-care health services anywhere in the U.S. Continue reading
Jul 31 Fact check: Democrats make some questionable health care claims in presidential debate By Emmarie Huetteman, Kaiser Health News As the candidates laid out their ideas about health care in the second Democratic debates, not all of their claims fully stood up to scrutiny. Continue reading