Articles On:Medicare, Social Security, and Insurance

November 2, 2022

Enrolling in Medicare Made Simple

One of the biggest mistakes people make when enrolling in Medicare is assuming it will pay ...

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October 25, 2022

The Government Has Good News for Seniors

Two recent announcements from the U.S. federal government are good news for seniors aged 65 ...

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happy couple in their kitchen doing finances. Image by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. The government has good news for seniors: a cap on insulin prices in Medicare and a cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients.
September 7, 2022

Who Can Defer Medicare?

Catherine Siskos of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance answers a reader who wants to defer Medicare. She ...

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senior couple planning finances, looking at laptop screen. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. A reader wants to defer Medicare. An expert looks at filing for Part A and Part B, the six-month lookback policy, tax penalty, and more.
August 25, 2022

Resources to Find Care Providers

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services offers useful resources on Medicare.gov to help ...

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Older woman smiling as she uses her tablet. Photo courtesy of Getty Images. Resources on Medicare.gov help you find care providers: doctors, hospitals, home health care, skilled nursing facilities, hospice, and more.
August 24, 2022

Before You Move, Assess the Risk of Disasters

If you’re planning to relocate, check the weather forecast first, suggests Rivan V. Stinson of ...

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flooded street in Chicago - photo by Eugene F, Dreamstime. Before you move, use these tools to assess the risk of disasters, including severe weather and storms, flooding, wildfires, and earthquakes. These tools also help judge your need for flood insurance.
July 6, 2022

Relief from Medical Debts on Credit Reports

Changes that took place on July 1, 2022, provide relief from medical debts on credit ...

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man on laptop holding credit cards - photo by Elnur, Dreamstime. Changes on July 1, 2022, provide relief from medical debts on credit reports, including faster removal of paid-off debts and higher minimum.
June 22, 2022

Disadvantages of Medicare Advantage

“A new report by federal investigators that concluded that tens of thousands of people who ...

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concerned senior man Dreamstime Katie Nesling. Among disadvantages of Medicare Advantage: tens of thousands of people enrolled in Medicare Advantage are denied care. Be careful in choosing.
June 15, 2022

Alternatives to Long-Term Care Insurance

Alina Tugend of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance examines alternatives to long-term care insurance for those who ...

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woman in wheelchair using laptop Photo by Hongqi Zhang aka Michael Zhang Dreamstime. Alternatives to long-term care insurance are needed for those who need other options: group plan, annuity, life insurance, self-funding, etc.
June 1, 2022

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Short-Term Care Plans

Americans would like nothing more than to live in their own homes in their old ...

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Americans would like nothing more than to live in their own homes in their old age. Can short-term care insurance help them do it?
May 26, 2022

Vision Care Options for Retirees

Jackie Stewart of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance examines vision care options for retirees, including individual plans, ...

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Jackie Stewart of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance examines vision care options for retirees, including individual plans, bundles plans, and Medicare Advantage.