medicare

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Will Medicare cover my addiction treatment?

By Philip Moeller

In terms of whether Medicare will cover addiction treatment, the key variable is whether such care is proscribed as medically necessary.

Senators unveil compromise to reduce drug costs for seniors

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

The bill would for the first time limit drug copays for people with Medicare's "Part D" prescription plan, by capping patients' out-of-pocket costs at $3,100 a year starting in 2022.

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.