Here is a re-post of an article from three years ago. I received an email from an American who was working in France for Airbus, a French company. He was turning 65 and wanted to know if he needed to…
Medicare Part D: Are you paying too much for your drug plan?
Most seniors are in the wrong Part D plan. I saw a study last year that found only 5.2% of seniors chose the most economical Part D plan available to them. Yesterday, I met a person who is a good…
Hospitals Dropped from Medicare Advantage Networks
Health News Florida has an interesting story about a dispute between Humana’s Medicare Advantage plans and a Miami Hospital and doctor network. Medicare Advantage plans must control their costs, and when a doctor group or hospital requires payments that are…
CNBC Medicare Advantage story uses medicareblog.org
As I read a CNBC story about Medicare Advantage, I was shocked to see my name in the first paragraph.
What is Medicare doing to address mental health issues among seniors?
20% of seniors have mental health problems and suicide is especially high among older men. Is help available for seniors?
Medicare: How much will your hospital bill be?
How much will your bill be if you are admitted to the hospital and you only have Medicare?