Medicare

Many immigrants in the United States illegally who apply for work permits under President Barack Obama's new executive actions would be eligible for Social Security and Medicare benefits upon reaching retirement age, according to the White House.

Many immigrants in the United States illegally who apply for work permits under President Barack Obama's new executive actions would be eligible for Social Security and Medicare benefits upon reaching retirement age, according to the White House.

The government says Medicare's finances have improved.

Humana reaffirmed its fiscal 2013 guidance, acknowledging once again that its full-year earnings could fall below Wall Street expectations.

There will be no cost of living adjustment (COLA) for seniors in their Social Security checks in 2016.  Effective since 1975, seniors have received these automatic benefit increases every year with the exception of 2010 and 2011.

On Wednesday, Apple executives spoke about how their new Apple Watch is going to change health care.

When it comes to planning for health-care costs in retirement, women are more worried than men--and for good reason.

Many of us hold on to an idyllic vision of our golden years, imagining we'll be in good health and living self-sufficiently in our own home.

Rising health-care costs has made long-term care prohibitively expensive for aging Americans. Prolonged hospital stays or long-term care needs like a nursing or rehabilitation home can break budgets, and are generally not fully covered by health insurance or Medicare and Medicaid. So how do we fix this problem?

Could you pay more than $200 a day for nursing home care? Most people can't.

The rising cost of prescription drugs are keeping baby boomers and seniors awake at night. What resources can older adults use when dealing with the rising costs?

We are approaching the end of Medicare’s annual open enrollment period.  This is important to remember because it is often the only time in the year when you can make changes to your Medicare health plan coverage.

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period begins on October 15th and ends December 7th.  With 10,000 baby boomers aging into Medicare daily now is the time to review your coverage and make changes if needed based on your ongoing health needs.

Even if you are satisfied with your current Medicare coverage, it is important to look at other Medicare options in your area.

Medicare’s open enrollment period, which comes only once a year, is right around the corner.  With 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day in the U.S., Medicare provides health insurance for millions of seniors.  Boomers age 65 and older cannot enroll in the new health insurance plans offered through the state or federal exchange programs under the Affordable Care Act.

Health-care problems tend to become more complex as we age, here are three tips to navigating the increasingly complex health-care system.

If you though the rules regarding eligibility for claiming Social Security benefits were complicated, wait until you try and tackle Medicare. 

Medicare open enrollment is just around the corner, and this season could be a busy one with many seniors looking for a new plan because of changes coming to Part D and the launch of the new federally-run health insurance exchanges.

Health-care costs are often the big question mark hanging over boomers’ retirement savings. But with a little planning, boomers can work to take some of the guess work out of savings for retirement. 

Thanksgiving is the time of year we gather around the dinner table to feast on turkey, stuffing and apple pie. Amidst the feast we share with family and friends, it is also time to reflect on the blessings in our lives and what we are thankful for.