Jay Caspian Kang writes about Covid-19 and the nursing home tragedy in the US in an opinion piece...
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Medicare Open Enrollment: You could save big money on drugs
It’s Medicare open enrollment season, and if you’re smart you’ll take an hour or two to...
Congress must reduce out-of-pocket costs for people with Medicare
Earlier this month, “the Medicare team” inside the federal government sent an email inviting...
How to pay less for your hospital care
If your income is low, you might be able to pay less for your hospital care. Among the many...
Medicare Open Enrollment: Don’t trust insurance agents
It’s Medicare Open Enrollment season from October 15 through December 7, and you should be...
Don’t judge a Medicare Advantage plan by its stars
When you examine your Medicare plan options during this year’s open enrollment season, do not...
The myths health insurers want you to believe
When I was a health insurance communications exec, I was a big part of an ongoing effort–funded...
Caregiving has become increasingly common, challenging and costly
We are an aging population. And, caring for older adults is costly. Not surprisingly, family...
Confirmed: Private insurance is full of ugly surprises
Thank god that Medicare regulates provider rates for older and disabled Americans and gives people...
Coronavirus: What will your COVID-19 test cost you?
If you’re under 65, you can face surprise bills for COVID-19 testing if you’re not...