On Tuesday, April 3o, the US House of Representatives House Rules Committee held the first ever...
What's Buzzing
CBO report lays out a framework for thinking about Medicare for...
On Wednesday, May 1, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report on Medicare for All...
Medicare for all improves the lives of older adults
Letter to Chairman McGovern and members of the U.S. House of Representatives House Rules Committee...
Strong majority of public continues to support Medicare for all
A new Kaiser poll finds that public opinion on health care reform changes depending upon how it is...
The fight to strengthen Social Security is about...
The latest Social Security Trustees’ annual report shows that Social Security has an accumulated...
Your Health & Wellness
Six reasons why you and your loved ones should create advance...
Advance care planning is important for your peace of mind and for the people you love. You...
Dietary changes may help fight allergies
What’s on your plate has a significant effect on allergies, including on how well allergy meds...
Another reason to exercise: It lowers your risk of stroke
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), stroke is the third leading cause of death...
Do you really need that dental work?
The data is clear that many older adults do not visit the dentist as much as they should. Dental...
Can virtual reality help people with depression?
Some Americans suffer from a depression that keeps them from feeling any pleasure, called...
Your Coverage Options
Why is your doctor prescribing costly drugs?
Recently Peggy, an Indiana woman and reader of this column, sent me a lengthy email about her...
Medicare Part D drug coverage
Whether you are enrolled in traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, you can get...
Could you pay more in Medicare Advantage than traditional...
Many people with Medicare opt for a Medicare Advantage plan, a commercial insurance plan that...
Medicare ratings of Medicare Advantage plans a farce
Back in January 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services sanctioned Cigna for...
Don’t trust your health plan’s provider directory
Traditional Medicare’s “one size fits all” approach offers a wide choice of...