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Congressman weighs in on proposed Medicare cuts
On Monday, U.S. Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-2nd District) released a statement concerning cuts to the Medicare Advantage program for seniors proposed by the Obama Administration on Friday, expressing his concern for constituents who may be effected. According to Wenstrup’s office, the…
Doctors React to Congress’ Medicare Payment Agreement
Physician groups are expressing optimism over the Congressional agreement to revamp the Medicare physician payment system, according to an article published February 26 in Medical Economics. The article notes that, as part of the agreement, the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) — the…
How to Avoid the Two Words that Cost Thousands in Medicare Bills
It’s not something they teach doctors in medical school. And it’s probably not something you’d know to look for if you were suddenly rushed to the hospital in an emergency. But when a doctor decides to write the words “under…
Financial Planning: When should I collect Social Security?
For most people, Social Security benefits are a very important part of their retirement income plan. However, the rules of the social security system can be complex and oftentimes people are not aware that there are strategies to consider when…
Medicare Advantage Payment Rates for 2015 Cloaked in Uncertainty
With weeks to go before federal regulators set the final figure for a payment rate cut to the Medicare Advantage program, insurers and financial analysts are predicting the blow will be twice as hard as what CMS proposed last week. Confusion…
Social Security: Understanding The Benefits
Whether you’re young or old, male or female, single or with a family–this booklet is for you and about you. That’s because Social Security has programs that affect everybody. Chances are you’re either paying Social Security taxes or getting Social…
Retirement — The New American Luxury
America has always invented its own status symbols. A lifetime ago, status was being a two- car family, or having air conditioning. A decade ago it was huge houses with three-car garages. There was a time only the rich went…
Who’s most ready for retirement? Not Americans
New retirees across the nation are scrambling to get by in one of the least retirement-friendly countries in the developed world. An index released Tuesday by Natixis Global Asset Management ranks America only 19th globally for retirement security, lagging much of…
Social Security must be protected and expanded
Too many hardworking Americans are unable to save enough money to live comfortably when they retire. The costs of housing, health care and a college education have soared, personal savings have declined and many American workers lack access to a…
Five Reasons to Appeal a Denied Social Security Disability Claim
If your Social Security Disability claim is denied, you may feel hopeless and overwhelmed. A denial does not have to be the end of your case. There are many reasons you should appeal if your Social Security Disability claim is denied:…