social security

Where do the presidential candidates stand on Social Security?

By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press

The Associated Press is examining issues at stake in the presidential election and how they affect people. This one looks at Social Security.

I keep falling. Will Medicare cover a home health aide?

By Philip Moeller

Medicare usually only covers things that are deemed medically necessary by your doctor or another health care professional. But what's considered "medically necessary"?…

Last year's COLA headache is likely to return this fall

By Philip Moeller

The wheels started falling off this wagon last year, because there was no consumer price inflation and thus a zero COLA for 2016. Medicare expenses and premiums continued to rise, however.

Income is up, poverty is down, but neither are back at pre-recession levels

By Kristen Doerer

With improving incomes, 3.5 million people climbed out of poverty in 2015, pushing down the official poverty rate to 13.5 percent.

Medicare won't cover a procedure I need. Can I get private insurance?

By Philip Moeller

If Medicare won't cover a procedure you need, what are your options?…

Why doesn't Medicare cover more for physical therapy?

By Philip Moeller

Is it not more fiscally responsible to spend a few thousand dollars on physical therapy now rather than spend tens of thousands of dollars later?…

When to consider Obamacare instead of Medicare

By Philip Moeller

Even though you might qualify for Medicare under its disability rules, you might not find a better deal than what you can get under the Affordable Care Act, at least until you turn 65.

What Clinton and Trump propose for Social Security and Medicare

By Philip Moeller

What's in store for Social Security and Medicare?…

How selling a home may affect what you pay for Medicare

By Philip Moeller

Watch out for this gotcha.

Is there any relief for astronomical drug costs?

By Philip Moeller

Medicare is prevented by law from negotiating with drug companies over their prices. In recent years, the price tag for people who must take expensive new drugs has risen at an alarming rate.