social security

If I'm healthy, do I really need a Medigap or Medicare Advantage plan?

By Philip Moeller

While you are healthy now, Medicare is about insuring a “future” you who is not going to be nearly so healthy.

Column: Getting Social Security shouldn't disqualify you from using a health savings account

By Philip Moeller

While many seniors understand the logic that HSAs and Medicare are incompatible, they simply do not understand why drawing Social Security benefits also triggers the ban on continuing to make pre-tax HSA contributions.

We can't afford my spouse's inpatient rehab treatment. What are our options?

By Philip Moeller

Journalist Phil Moeller answers that question and more in his weekly column, "Ask Phil."…

Can employers make you rely on Medicare and drop their insurance?

By Philip Moeller

Is it legal for employers to pressure their employees to drop workplace health insurance? Phil Moeller answers that question and more in his weekly column, Ask Phil.

Medicare's contractors approve $41 billion in billing errors. What's being done to fix it?

By Philip Moeller

Why doesn’t the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services discipline Medicare Administrative Contractors for billing errors?…

Does Medicare pay for a home health care provider?

By Philip Moeller

My mom is in hospice. Could Medicare cover a health aide so she can be home?…

For retired expats, the question remains: Should I keep Medicare coverage or not?

By Philip Moeller

It all depends on the likelihood of their returning to the U.S. and on the duration of their absence, Journalist Philip Moeller said.

Column: Why we need to save Medicare counseling from the federal chopping block

By Philip Moeller

Under the Trump administration’s budget proposal, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program's modest $52 million budget would be obliterated by $49 million, leaving the program with only $3 million.