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Mar 13

How can I get more help for an ailing, older parent?

By Philip Moeller

Many people mistakenly think that Medicare covers lots of things that it doesn't, only to learn the reality of its limitations when they or a loved one is denied coverage.

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Mar 06

Why later enrollment in supplemental Medicare can cause problems

By Philip Moeller

Changing your supplemental health insurance once you've had your Medigap plan for more than six months can limit your options if you have preexisting conditions, columnist Phil Moeller writes.

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Feb 28

Watch 8:21
Why these House Democrats think Medicare for All is the best path for U.S. health care

In the U.S., health care costs continue to rise, insurance is more difficult to obtain and millions lack access to care entirely. As a result, some House Democrats want to implement a single-payer, universal coverage system in which all costs…

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Feb 27

How this new online tool could help you decide on Medicare coverage

By Philip Moeller

A new online tool from United Income provides recommendations on the best mix of Medicare plans, based on user responses to a series of questions.

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Feb 24

Congress mulls cap on what Medicare enrollees pay for drugs

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

With health care a top issue for American voters, Congress may actually be moving toward doing something this year to address the high cost of prescription drugs.

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Feb 20

How Americans spend much more on health care than they realize

By Philip Moeller

Consumers often do not understand that the cost of their health care is much higher than the out-of-pocket expenses they pay each year, writes columnist Philip Moeller.

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Feb 14

What can you do about an unwanted Medicare enrollment?

By Philip Moeller

Never throw anything from Social Security into the trash. These computer-generated letters can have a big effect on your life.

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Feb 13

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Democrat-led cities and states move toward universal health care on their own terms

By Jason Kane, Kira Wakeam and Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News

Health care continues to be a top political issue. While some congressional Democrats consider universal health coverage, state and local governments are already pushing ahead with proposals to corral costs and broaden access to care, including for the undocumented. Special…

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Feb 07

Why you should know about these Social Security and Medicare donut holes

By Philip Moeller

Medicare rules are supposed to protect people when they enter a "donut hole" in their coverage, but the high cost of prescriptions are making the plans less effective, writes columnist Philip Moeller.

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Jan 30

This new app could help answer your Medicare questions

By Philip Moeller

“What’s Covered” is designed to help people understand Parts A and B of Medicare.

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