social security

When should you file for Social Security if you have a young child?

By Philip Moeller

Realistically, money earned today is worth more than money earned in the future, writes Philip Moeller.

My husband needs at-home health services. Where do I start?

By Philip Moeller

Medicare does cover at-home care services if they are prescribed by a physician or other licensed caregiver, but does not cover so-called custodial care.

I live overseas but need surgery in the U.S. How do I make sure Medicare covers me?

By Philip Moeller

If you live abroad and have Medicare, here's what you'd need to qualify to use it.

What do non-married couples need to know about getting Medicare?

By Philip Moeller

The right to the spousal exemption from getting Medicare does not apply to non-married couples.

I am about to get divorced. What do I need to know about Social Security benefits?

By Philip Moeller

To be entitled to this large a benefit, you must wait until your own full retirement age to claim it. If you are strapped for funds and simply cannot wait, do this.

How work requirements for social security programs impact people in need

By Sam Weber, Connie Kargbo

President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month pushing certain work requirements for access to social security programs like Medicaid. But lawmakers in Maine, which requires individuals work at least 20 hours a week to qualify for more than…

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I work and collect Social Security. Can I boost my benefits?

Social Security bases your benefits on your highest 35 years of wage earnings. The effect of any single year’s higher earnings will be modest.

Why your observation stay at the hospital could end with a big bill

By Philip Moeller

If you never received notification, you might have grounds to argue that the hospital messed up.

I had surgery out of state. Why is Medicare refusing to pay?

By Philip Moeller

If you have basic Medicare, you should be able to see any doctor in the country who accepts Medicare's payment schedule. The story may be different if you have a private Medicare Advantage plan.

2 things you should know about Medicare this month

By Philip Moeller

Medicare is beginning in April to expand diabetes education and prevention efforts and will pay all expenses of people who qualify for the program. Plus, your Medicare card is about to change.