Have your healthcare needs and personal finances changed since 2019? The answer is probably yes, especially if you’re a Medicare beneficiary. As I reach my first anniversary leading eHealth Inc., Read more
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Here’s an easy guide to help you review and change your Medicare plan
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. Medicare open enrollment started Oct. 15, but 7 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries say they don’t compare Medicare plans during this period, according Read more
How to keep your Medicare costs down
Medicare is not free, and not all Medicare plans offer the same coverage or charge the same amount. Now, during Medicare’s annual “open enrollment period” from Oct. 15 to Dec. Read more
Will Medicaid pay for my spouse’s nursing home?
My spouse is going to have to move to a nursing home. When spending down assets for the sick spouse to qualify for Medicaid does it have to be done Read more
Opinion: Why won’t Republicans rule out attacking Social Security?
I am trying to disprove the claim that the Republican leadership plan to slash Social Security if they win the midterm elections. And I can’t. Plenty of opinion polls say Read more
Confused about Medicare open enrollment? How to maximize your coverage.
Medicare’s annual enrollment period is officially live, and all beneficiaries should conduct a review of the benefits they have (and may need). Retirement Tip of the Week: If you’re covered Read more
How much for that CT scan? It could be $4,000 or $134 at the same hospital
Imagine you and your neighbor both need brain CT scans — common imaging procedures that use special x-ray equipment — and you both have commercial health insurance and go to Read more
Get ready for one major impact of inflation that won’t hit until next year
Sometimes it takes time for certain aspects of inflation to have an impact. Higher costs in healthcare is one such aspect, analysts say. Healthcare providers, insurance companies and employers meet Read more
Hearing aids are now available over the counter — what you need to know
With the arrival of over-the-counter hearing aids, there’s a lot to sift through in terms of types of devices and what to look out for. Here’s a guide to get Read more
Seniors are getting a $140-a-month Social Security raise — here’s why it may not be enough
The 66 million Americans on Social Security are getting a big cost-of-living increase: 8.7%. It goes into effect in December, with the first payment made in January 2023. It’s the biggest hike since Read more