If your spouse or partner wakes up in the middle of the night complaining of chest pain, which of these would you choose?: 1) Call 911 for an ambulance or 2) fire up your computer, go online to compare prices for cardiac care at nearby hospitals, pick … Continue reading
The first half of the Trump administration is over, so it’s an opportune time to evaluate how older Americans have fared under the president’s policies over the past two years. As someone who reports and writes frequently (and without a political bias)… Continue reading
The Baldwin County Association of Realtors says it’s the first in the nation to offer group health, dental and vision insurance to its 2,300 members. Continue reading
If you talk to 100 small-business owners, 99 of them will tell you that the biggest headache in their lives is health insurance. It’s complicated, confusing, expensive, filled with red tape — and vitally important to every single one of us. Continue reading
Older voters could be a decisive bloc in the midterm elections, particularly since recent polls have showed registered voters 65+ leaning decisively towards Democratic congressional candidates, a sharp reversal from previous election cycles. An NBC New… Continue reading
If you’re 65 or older, working and have an employer group health plan based on your current work, you may have questions about how your job-based insurance coordinates with Medicare. On our Medicare Rights Center National Consumer Helpline, such questi… Continue reading
(This article previously appeared on Commonwealthfund.org.) The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has accomplished much that its drafters intended. There is considerable evidence of increased access to health care and reduced medical debt. But there is growing… Continue reading
We risk our health and pay more in the long run, says a report. Continue reading
Cutting back on these items because you’re paying down debt may actually end up costing you more. Continue reading
From the tax bill to cuts in Medicare funding, Trump and Congress could create hurdles for your golden years. Continue reading