health care
Survive the Medicare Enrollment Maze
Miss an enrollment deadline for Medicare, and you could end up with no medical coverage for months and a lifetime of penalties.
Navigate a Course for Long-Term Care
The long-term-care insurance business is in turmoil. But these options can help you steer through the turbulent marketplace.
Your Life Span? Ask the Calculator
Many issues facing retirees revolve around life expectancy. These online tools may be able to help.
Bargain With Hospitals to Slash Big Bills
You have several options to seek a better deal on health care costs.
5 Costly Retirement Surprises
The reality of retirement may have a few shocks in store for you.
Courts Off Limits to Nursing Home Residents
An increasing number of nursing homes are including binding arbitration agreements in their admissions contracts.
A Prescription to Pay Retiree Health Costs
Health care is a significant line item in a retiree's budget. These strategies can help ease the pain of medical costs.
Future of Medicare Up for Debate
Workers approaching retirement -- and many current retirees -- should plan to sock away more money for future health care costs.
Lower Drug Costs in the Doughnut Hole
The coverage gap in the Part D prescription-drug plan has started closing through a combination of government subsidies and drug-company discounts.
Season for Medicare Open Enrollment
Before sticking with your current plan, check out all your Medicare options. You may find a better deal.
Did You Take Your Medicine Today?
A FICO score predicts whether you are using medicine as directed.
Save for Medical Costs With an HSA
A high-deductible insurance plan coupled with a health savings account can offer big tax breaks.
Don't Get Trapped By Medicare Enrollment Rules
The rules for enrolling in Medicare are strict, and the cost of making a mistake can be high.
A User's Guide to Medicare
You will get extra help with prescription-drug costs plus new medigap choices.
Medicare Sign-Up Rules
Follow the rules carefully when enrolling in Medicare.
The Quest for Health Insurance
Finding coverage when you're too young for Medicare can seem like an impossible dream.
Why the Health Care Bill May
Eventually Curb Medical Costs
It will take several years to know for sure, but some provisions may really help.
Health Care Reform:
What It Means for Retirees
Changes to Medicare and to the individual insurance market will affect retirees. Here are key details that you need to know.
Health Care Overhaul:
What Happens When
A blow-by-blow rundown of when and how the health care bill will take effect.
Health Care: 10 Frequently
Asked Questions
The new law will mean huge changes for businesses, insurers and individuals.
Saving Grace Period for Flex Accounts
Make the most of any money remaining in your 2009 FSA.
Planning Can Be Tricky for Childless Seniors
If you don't have adult children, look to extended family, friends, neighbors or trusted advisers to make health-care and financial decisions in case you become incapacitated.
Obama Pivots to Economy
But Won't Give Up on Health
Republicans react angrily to what they say was a campaign speech.
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