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The lull before the lull
When it comes timeouts, few organizations in America can touch Congress. The lame duck Congress returns to work today. It is also scheduled to be in session Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. It will take Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday off to…
Disability crunch at the VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it is working hard to restore standards of service at its hospitals. One area that needs attention, though unlikely to receive it, is the costly way the VA classifies service-related disabilities. Congress and the…
Improved quality of Medicare plans and steady premiums are great news
Fall is a wonderful time of year. Changing leaves. Cooler weather. It’s also the season for people with Medicare to review their current Medicare coverage, as Medicare Open Enrollment begins. As we prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment, which began on…
Utah last in federal aid per person
Maybe it’s because of Utah’s young median age, or its relatively strong economy or its strong focus on self-reliance. But Utah receives the least per person among the states in federal aid to individuals, a new study says. In 2013,…
Seniors, health insurance firms racing deadline
By the time the open enrollment period for Medicare Advantage ends on Dec. 7, tens of thousands of area seniors will have signed up for the popular health insurance program. It’s a period of high stakes for insurance companies, which…
3 Major Changes Congress Wants to Make to Social Security
For nearly eight decades Social Security has been providing a financial backstop for retired American workers, for workers who have become disabled, and for surviving beneficiaries of deceased workers. Unfortunately, the Social Security program is not sustainable in its current…
What will you find during Medicare open enrollment? October 15 – December 7
Your health needs change from year to year. And, your health plan may change the benefits and costs each year too. That’s why it’s important to review your Medicare choices each fall. Compare your current plan to new options and…
Social Security in 2015: 6 Numbers Everyone Should Know
Anyone who has ever taken a look at their Social Security planning knows how complex the program can be. With a huge number of variables involved in calculating your benefits, it can be a huge challenge to estimate exactly what…
Build an Old-Age Pension for Guaranteed Income in Retirement
The bad news is pretty bad: While your parents or grandparents may rely on a pension for much of their retirement income, today pensions are on the verge of extinction in the private sector. The good news, though, is that you…
How to Complete Medicare Enrollment Forms
As you approach the age of 65, you’ll want to make sure you enroll in the Medicare insurance plan that’s right for you. To do so, you need to know how to sign up for each Medicare program and which…