Making Sen$e Feb 27 How this new online tool could help you decide on Medicare coverage By Philip Moeller
Making Sen$e Jul 18 How do Medigap plans work? Here’s a tutorial A new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation offers a helpful look at these plans. By Philip Moeller
Making Sen$e Nov 08 Does it matter where you buy a Medigap plan? A grandfather who is planning a move to another state wonders if it matters where he buys a Medigap plan. By Philip Moeller
Economy Sep 13 Standard Medigap plans are learning some new tricks If you are considering a certain Medigap letter plan, don’t assume that all such plans will offer the same features. By Philip Moeller
Economy Aug 23 How do I get the Medicare coverage I want with the lowest out-of-pocket cost? If your overall objective here is to get the coverage you want with the lowest annual out-of-pocket expense, you can use Medicare's own online tools to get a good idea of available Part D drug plans and Medigap supplement plans. By Philip Moeller
Jan 04 My meds are cheap. Do I really need a Medicare Part D drug plan? By Philip Moeller In an effort to avoid Medicare's high-income surcharge, a Medicare beneficiary considers skipping a Part D drug plan. Should he? Journalist Phil Moeller has the answer in his weekly column, "Ask Phil."… Continue reading
Dec 01 Don’t forget to do some last minute Medicare shopping By Philip Moeller Journalist Phil Moeller answers your Medicare and Social Security questions. Continue reading
Jun 08 Do you know how Medigap policies work? By Philip Moeller During your initial enrollment period for Medicare, there are “guaranteed issue rights” for Medigap policies that prevent insurers from either denying coverage or charging you higher rates due to pre-existing conditions. Continue reading
Mar 30 Should I keep regular health insurance if I’m enrolling in Medicare? By Philip Moeller Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions. Continue reading
Jan 27 The do-it-yourself guide to Medicare shopping By Philip Moeller An average of 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day of every year and will continue doing so until about 2029. Medicare expert Phil Moeller invites all of you to come along for a DIY Medicare shopping trip. Continue reading