People in Medicare Advantage plans–the private health insurance plans that offer Medicare benefits–contend with multiple challenges to getting care, including restricted networks of...
Diane Archer
How to avoid food poisoning
Consumer Reports explains that food poisoning comes from sources other than food. So, you might not be aware of several causes. Happily, in this era of the novel coronavirus, you are likely...
Will Congress support raising the cap on Social Security...
Teresa Ghilarducci explains in Forbes why we need to raise the cap on Social Security contributions. The Social Security cap means that the wealthiest Americans contribute only the tiniest fraction...
The Medicare drug benefit needs an out-of-pocket cap
Harris Mayer reports for Kaiser Health News that older adults and people with disabilities with costly medication needs are struggling to pay for their medications because Congress has failed to put...
Coronavirus: Planning ahead for a medical emergency
The novel coronavirus pandemic led many more Americans to buy life insurance in 2020 than in the past. Even younger adults have a fear that they could die at any time. You might not need life...
A small amount of intense exercise could prolong your life
You’ve likely heard numerous times that walking at least 20 minutes a day is good for your health. But, did you know that a small amount of high-intensity exercise as little as twice a week...
Eldera connects older adult mentors with young mentees around...
There’s nothing like a buddy to keep your mind and body active and to improve your health. Younger buddies can be especially meaningful and rewarding. Kerry Hannon reports for Next Avenue on a...
Strengthening Medicare Trust Fund must be a priority
Almost from its inception, the Medicare Trust Fund has been at risk of running out of money. The life of the Trust Fund has fluctuated tremendously over the last several decades. Whenever necessary...
UnitedHealth Group found guilty of denying millions needed care...
If you’ve ever wondered whether your health insurer was trying to get away with not paying your insurance claims when it was legally required to, you should stop. Based on mounds of evidence...
2020 Omnibus budget bill improves Medicare
The 2020 Omnibus budget bill that President Trump just signed into law includes key provisions that improve Medicare. The combined $1.4 trillion appropriations bill and $900 billion Covid relief bill...