Medicare

Chances are if you currently receive Medicare or are close to starting it, you know that “open enrollment” began a few days ago, and that it’s time to think about whether you’re happy with your current Medicare plan or want to think about changes. So it’s time to review your…

It’s no big secret that many of us are ignoring the traditional retirement age of 65. Some of us are continuing on in long-established careers while others are embarking on an “encore” or even third career. And why not? If you have the health, interest, and stamina, work can tremendously…

Signing up for Medicare insurance is a big deal: first, it’s symbolic that you have reached the age when you’re eligible. Next, it may be confusing as to precisely when you need to sign up and how to consider your options. There’s also the basic choice between traditional Medicare coverage and Medicare Advantage plans….

No one likes to think of themselves as being vulnerable or unable to look out for themselves. But the reality is that unsuspecting seniors are disproportionately the targets of fraud and scams, although apparently, many may not realize how personally vulnerable they are. In a new report put out by…

For those of us lucky enough to have insurance coverage for medication costs, we assume that no matter what our co-pay, we must be saving money over the “actual” cost of the medications. But it turns out that may not be a correct assumption. Reporter Susan Jaffe, in a post…

Most of us know that dreaded feeling: your tooth begins to ache and you realize yet another trip to the dentist may be necessary. And we’re the lucky ones. Given the lack of insurance coverage for dental health care under Medicare, many older individuals can’t afford to seek out a…