Medicare

Given the choice, most seniors who need help with care would prefer to remain at home rather than move  . . . ...

The Obama Administration is proposing to extend minimum wage and overtime protections to home health care workers . . .

A federal appeals court has ruled that those over age 65 and eligible for Social Security can’t escape their automatic entitlement to Medicare Part A . . . ...

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 . . . ...