Medicines for dogs from Elanco (above) and Bayer (below) are available in an animal shelter on the treatment table of a veterinarian.Frank Rumpenhorst | picture alliance | Getty ImagesCompany: Elanco Animal Health Inc. (ELAN)Business: Elanco is an…
Missed your Medicare enrollment period? What to know…
bymuratdeniz | E+ | Getty ImagesWith all of Medicare's different rules for enrolling, it's not unheard of to miss your signup deadline.Now is the time to remedy that.During a general enrollment period that opened Jan.…
Some Medicare costs are higher in 2021. Here’s…
hobo_018 | E+ | Getty ImagesAs happens every time the calendar flips to a new year, Medicare cost adjustments are about to take effect.This generally means paying more for some parts of your coverage, effective…
Here’s what to watch for if a Medigap…
bymuratdeniz | E+ | Getty ImagesBy this point, Medicare beneficiaries likely know that now is the time of year to get their 2021 coverage straight.While many individuals stick with what they have, others may be…
Feeling altruistic? This tax strategy can keep Medicare…
FG Trade | E+ | Getty ImagesThis fall, older savers who are feeling generous may want to consider using their individual retirement account to help fund their favorite charities.There's an incentive for being altruistic: It…
Medicare coverage could expand under a Biden presidency
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks at a June 25 campaign event in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.Mark Makela | ReutersHealth insurance for the nation's older population could undergo some changes if Joe Biden wins the presidential election…
‘Medigap’ insurance covers some Medicare costs. How to…
Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesFor many older folks, enrolling in Medicare leads to the conclusion that a supplemental plan — aka "Medigap" — is the best fit for their circumstances. However, that decision generally isn't the…
A ‘Medigap’ policy picks up some costs that…
Karen Ducey | Getty ImagesSo you've enrolled in Medicare and have determined that a supplement plan — aka, "Medigap" — is an appropriate add-on for you. There may be more decisions to make.While Medigap policies are…