‘Do You Take Medicare?’That is just one of the countless unfamiliar, time-critical matters I routinely have to resolve to avoid being penalized for all eternityJanuary 30, 2024
Medicare vs. Medicare AdvantageWith the annual open enrollment period underway, it’s time again to research which is better for youNovember 8, 2023
Medicare Enrollees, It’s Time to Review Your PlanMissing the Annual Enrollment Period may cost you money and key coverageOctober 13, 2023
How to Find the Best Medicare Part D PlanAnnual open enrollment period is your chance to shop for better value in a prescription drug plan and save as much as $700October 5, 2023
I'm 65 and Working. Should I Enroll in Medicare?It depends on how good your employer’s health insurance is. Meet with an independent health insurance broker to get the best value.September 27, 2023
Reapply for Medicaid or Risk Losing CoverageFormal end of COVID emergency means a return to pre-pandemic rulesSeptember 15, 2023
How to Get Medicare to Treat Long COVIDThe condition is difficult to diagnose, and specialists are in short supply, but persistence and a little outside advice can snare you the care you needMarch 2, 2023
Medicare Marketing MayhemFloods of advertisements promoting a bewildering variety of Medicare Advantage plans have some experts calling for action to rein in insurersJanuary 4, 2023
Jonathan Skinner: Aging by the NumbersEconomist Jonathan Skinner has led important academic research into health care productivity and the effects of an aging populationDecember 6, 2022
The Overlooked Piece of Retirement PlanningIf you're not careful you may wind up spending more on health care than you expect, even with MedicareOctober 19, 2022
Beware Medicaid Estate ClaimsCritics say a mandate to recover health care spending on the poor perpetuates poverty and inequality with little to show for itAugust 24, 2022
Tips for Navigating the Health Care SystemA veteran medical practitioner and administrator offers advice on dealing with America’s confounding medicine-insurance complexJune 24, 2022
Why Value-Based Health Care Can Be Costly for People in MedicareSix ways to avoid being denied treatment or prescription drugsJune 1, 2022
How Medicaid and Medicare Fit Into Planning for Long-Term CareWhile the unpredictability of the future makes it difficult to plan ahead, becoming familiar with the options is importantFebruary 2, 2022
The Truth About Those Medicare Advantage TV CommercialsWhy the 'Friends Talk Money' podcast hosts say the 'free' policy come-ons can be misleadingNovember 5, 2021
SponsoredIs Your Health Plan Working for You?Important tips to consider during Medicare’s Annual Election PeriodSeptember 6, 2021
We're Getting Our Financial Acts Together — Step 2: Applying for MedicareMy husband and I are nearing 65; here's how we began going down the Medicare enrollment roadAugust 5, 2021
Medicare Could Be Insolvent in 2024: How to Prevent ItWays to keep Medicare on solid footing and address its flawsMarch 1, 2021
The Coming Wave of Nursing Home ClosingsWhat COVID-19's effects mean for current and prospective residents and their familiesNovember 10, 2020
7 Ways to Save on Medications in the PandemicTips to lower your out-of-pocket costs at the drugstore and onlineOctober 14, 2020
How to Make Smart Medicare Open Enrollment Choices in 20208 tips due to the pandemic, new Medicare rules and expanded coverageOctober 12, 2020
How to Fix Senior LivingA new task force's recommended urgent changes, and some reality checksSeptember 15, 2020
2020 Election: The American Society on Aging's Panel of Pundits Weighs InWhat they expect for Social Security, Medicare, drug prices and moreSeptember 11, 2020