My Comments: The ideological fight now gripping much of the country includes healthcare and whether it’s a privilege or a right. It is moving rapidly into the arena of a ‘right’ as opposed to a ‘privilege’. Some of this is driven by demographics; the number of people qualifying for Medicare is growing daily. Some of …
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Medicare Statistics
My Comments: Medicare is a critical element for retired Americans. These statistics are not jaw-dropping but re-affirm our need to be very careful about making changes to Medicare. I’m not convinced the folks in Congress have my best interests in mind when they talk about making changes. Consider yourself enlightened. Maurie Backman | Apr 20, …
What You Should Know About Medicare Enrollment
My Comments: Medicare, along with a Medicare supplemental policy, is, for many millions of Americans, a critical element in their lives. I know it is in mine and that of my wife. As longevity raises its sometimes ugly head, the ability to seek professional health care when the need arises, without having to worry about …
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3 Medicare Myths – Debunked!
My Comments: Today is Tuesday and I normally post something about Social Security. But health issues in retirement are a major concern for many of us. So paying for timely and necessary medical help becomes another critical issue. While it might be necessary to tweak the system from time to time, the headlines coming out …
How Much Will Your Health Expenses Be In Retirement?
My Comments: Having access to medical care is a big deal. Having access to medical care that you can afford is a big deal. And it becomes a bigger deal when you are no longer employed and attempting to live the rest of your life with some degree of financial freedom. By Glenn Ruffenach July …
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11 Medicare Mistakes to Avoid
My Comments: If you are 65 and older, Medicare is fantastic. Okay, it has its limitations, but coupled with what is known as a MediGap or MedSup plan, it’s fantastic. You can argue all you want about how this country is slowly sinking into a socialist morass, but when you reach my age, health issues …
Social Security: When to Claim at 66
My Comments: Many of my close friends, clients and associates have long since started taking their Social Security benefits. For those of you who have not, there are probably some issues you need to explore before you sign on the dotted line. A generation ago, 65 was the automatic full retirement age. Rembember the phrase …
Insurers Backed Obamacare, Then Undermined It; Now They’re Profiting From It
My Comments: Remember those frantic days right after the PPACA was passed? How soon would we see death panels? Could Grandma survive? The world would end very soon. In my writings, I've argued there are five primary stakeholders in the health delivery system here in these United States. 1. Insurance companies; 2. pharmaceutical companies; 3. …
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10 Helpful Tips About Medicare
My Comments: Medicare has been a life saver for me and my wife. It has allowed us to seek timely and appropriate medical care when problems surfaced. An argument can be made that it serves to deprive hard working physicians with the compensation they deserve, but from a selfish perspective, that’s their problem. Our problem …
3 Common Medicare Questions and Answers
My Comments: As someone who has been enrolled in Medicare for 7 plus years now, I can attest to its value for both my wife and I. At our age, things start to go wrong, and having the ability to seek medical advice and remedies without breaking the bank is critical to our peace of …
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