Medicare

Losing a husband is overwhelming and devastating. This book is an interactive workbook designed to help widows navigate both the financial and emotional dimensions of their loss.

In October, Medicare beneficiary David P. was shocked to see a charge of more than $1,000 on his credit card statement . . . ...

Seven Medicare patients have filed a class action lawsuit challenging a Medicare policy that allows hospitals to place patients . . . ...

If you have original Medicare, the doctor you visit can make a difference in how much you have to pay. Although you can go to any doctor who accepts Medicare payments, if the doctor does not "accept assignment" or opts...

A new study finds that when medical personnel know what kind of care a patient wants at the end of life, Medicare can be spared . . . ...

The hospital industry has mounted a fierce lobbying campaign to persuade Congress to raise the Medicare eligibility age . . . ...

Medicare fraud is often in the news, but what is it, exactly? Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion a year and contributes to the rising cost of health care for all Americans. . .

Long-term care can be very expensive, but many long-term care expenses can be deducted from your taxes. . .

Making decisions about elderly parents can cause conflict even in the best of families. In this book, three experienced elder mediators provide advice and tools for managing disputes with siblings.