Social Security is not in trouble, explains former U.S. Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich. In fact, Congress should expand its benefits. Today, two-thirds of people collecting Social Security rely...
Diane Archer
Out-of-pocket health care costs rising much faster than wages
Health care spending may not be growing as quickly as it has in the past, but most working Americans are not feeling the benefits. Increased health care costs are still eating into their wages. Wages...
Two questions to ask before enrolling in Medicare if you have...
If you worked for the federal government, you may be entitled to federal employee health benefits (“FEHB”) even after you retire. People who qualify for FEHB receive the same benefits at the same...
Older and living alone, the rise of elder orphans
Elder orphans, older adults living alone, should be among the chief concerns of health policy gurus and, for that matter, presidential candidates. They are single, divorced or widowed, and without...
Most hospitals offer financial assistance; new IRS rules will...
Many patients who are hospitalized are uninsured or underinsured and can’t afford to pay their hospital bills. They have no clue they may be eligible for financial assistance or “charity...
It’s time to fix the organ donor law, NOTA
Tens of thousands of Americans need an organ transplant, but there are not enough organs available to save most of their lives. Would you like to donate an organ and save a life? Believe it or not...
Health plans must cover preventive care services in full
It’s always wise to question your health plan if it denies coverage for your care or covers less than you expected. Improper denials or inadequate coverage appear all too common. The latest...
Trans-Pacific Partnership-Related Bill Contains A Medicare...
New disturbing information has surfaced that the House Republicans’ trade adjustment assistance bill, which supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, contains a Medicare poison...
Many Americans billed for care they thought was covered
A new survey of Americans by Consumer Reports National Research Center reveals that nearly one in three insured Americans (30 percent) are billed for care they thought was covered; they receive bills...
Exercise! You can help your spouse
There are seemingly endless reasons to exercise. Exercise can help with balance. Exercise can lower your risk of stroke, heart disease and diabetes. Exercise can even help you recover faster in...