Medicare Coverage
How to navigate the transition from Affordable Care Act plans to Medicare
When people turn 65, the eligibility rules for ACA plans change. Here's what you need to know.
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Medicare
Medicare Enrollment
Medicare’s open enrollment can be confusing — here are some last-minute tips
Although choosing a new Medicare plan might be harder this year, the benefits of shopping around continue to be worth it.
December 3, 2019
Medicare Costs
Medicare Part B 2020 costs are out, and the increases are outpacing Social Security
Part B premiums are on the rise.
November 22, 2019
Medicare Coverage
10 types of treatment Medicare won’t cover
Whole categories of care are excluded — with some special exceptions.
November 18, 2019
Medicare Advantage
Private insurers are increasing their plan offerings for Medicare Advantage in 2020
That's up 15% from 2019,
November 15, 2019
Choosing Plans
Medicare’s new Plan Finder: the good, the bad and the ugly
Plenty of room for improvement.
November 1, 2019
Open Enrollment
The pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans
Another installment in Considerable's special series on Medicare's annual open enrollment period.
October 8, 2019
Open Enrollment
Medicare Part D: How to choose the right plan, save money and get better coverage
The next installment in Considerable's special series on Medicare's annual open enrollment period.
October 7, 2019
Medicare Info
The new Medicare Plan Finder is here — and it’s causing some confusion
Another installment in our special series on Medicare's annual open enrollment period.
October 4, 2019
Medicare
Get better Medicare coverage at a lower price
Make the most of your annual seven-week window to refresh your coverage
October 3, 2019
Medicare
The one thing you must know about Medicare Supplement insurance
When it comes to this all-important piece of Medicare coverage, timing is everything
October 1, 2019
Medicare Part D
Private insurers are improperly rejecting Medicare drug claims
The private insurers operating Medicare Part D plans may be putting profits ahead of patient interests.
September 30, 2019
Medicare Part D
5 tips for choosing a Medicare Part D plan
Picking a prescription drug plan is tough going, but these smart and easy tips from an expert will help ease the decision.
September 29, 2019
Open Enrollment
Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: what’s the difference?
Part of our special series to help Considerable readers get ready for Medicare’s annual open enrollment period.
September 27, 2019
Open Enrollment
3 important Medicare documents you need for open enrollment
The first installment in a special series on Medicare's annual open enrollment period.
September 23, 2019
Medicare Costs
Very few people have a Medicare medical savings account — but it might be just what you need
Only 0.01% of the 61 million people enrolled in Medicare have an MSA. Here's why that's about to change.
September 9, 2019
Medicare Costs
Can people with low incomes qualify for a Medicare subsidy?
In this week’s column, Phil Moeller answers a question about Medicare subsidies.
September 6, 2019
Medicare
How to prepare for Medicare’s Fall Annual Election Period
If you're already on Medicare, it’s the one time of the year you can enroll in or change your Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans.
September 5, 2019
Medicare Coverage
Will Medicare cover my addiction treatment?
Got a question of your own about Medicare or Social Security? Send it to askphil@considerable.com.
September 5, 2019
What’s the difference between your brand-name and generic drugs?
Here’s what to look out for — other than the packaging
August 4, 2019