Articles On:Medicare, Social Security, and Insurance

5 Costly Mistakes That Can Trigger Medicare Surcharges

If you are a high-income retiree, be on the lookout for these Medicare surcharges. Kiplinger ...

Cash money and a stethoscope representing Medicare surcharges

Federal Program Changes Stressing Seniors and Caregivers

Recent cuts in government assistance have negatively impacted seniors and caregivers. AARP estimates one in ...

Caregiver and her mother have been harmed by federal program changes such as in Medicare. Gothard Hunor

Regret Claiming Social Security Early? You Have Options

Do you regret claiming Social Security early, due to the smaller paychecks – for the ...

A woman unhappy at a computer because she claimed social security early.

Protect Assets When Using Medicaid

Unlike Medicare, Medicaid helps to pay for long-term care in nursing homes, but only for ...

A woman with a nurse. For article on how to protect assets when using Medicaid

Shopping for Long-Term Care Insurance

Shopping for furniture or a new car is fun, or at least it can be. ...

A magnifying glass on LTC, standing for long-term care insurance

Should You Take Social Security Early?

Given the worries that Social Security could run dry in 2033, some people who have ...

A worried couple on a computer wondering if they should take social security early.

Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program: Weight-Loss Drugs Q&A

Patients need to know the facts behind the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program while considering if ...

Woman at a doctor's office considering her weight. Patients need to know the facts behind the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program while considering if the weight-loss drugs are right for them. Image by Bialasiewicz

Have You Had Health Coverage Denied?

Prior authorizations and claim denials can interfere with health care, keeping patients from timely and ...

Woman looking at her computer in disbelief because of an insurance claim or preauthorization coverage denied.

Accessing Medicare During a Disaster or Emergency

If you’re over 65, you may need to access Medicare during a disaster or emergency. ...

Storm damage to a home after tornado or storm microburst, for article on accessing Medicare during a disaster. Wisconsinart

What 2026 Medicare Changes Mean for You

If you’re among the roughly 70 million people who get health coverage through Medicare, the ...

A senior couple on a computer learning of Medicare changes