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Richard Eisenberg is an "unretired" freelance writer and editor specializing
in aging issues and personal finances. He is the former managing editor of the
PBS site for people 50+, Next Avenue, the former executive editor of Money
magazine and the author of "The Money Book of Personal Finance" and "How to
Avoid a Midlife Financial Crisis." He co-hosts the "Friends Talk Money"
podcast and has been on Medicare since 2022.

If you’re not happy with your Medicare Advantage plan, experts offer these tips to find better benefits
HealthIf you’re not happy with your Medicare Advantage plan, experts offer these tips to find better benefits
By Richard EisenbergFebruary 28, 2025
Original Medicare doesn’t cover most dental work, but there are 4 other ways to get coverage
HealthOriginal Medicare doesn’t cover most dental work, but there are 4 other ways to get coverage
By Richard EisenbergFebruary 13, 2025
If you have Medicare, here’s what you’ll pay for health care in 2025
HealthIf you have Medicare, here’s what you’ll pay for health care in 2025
By Richard EisenbergJanuary 24, 2025
Medicare and telehealth: more restrictive rules could hit patients in 2025
HealthMedicare and telehealth: more restrictive rules could hit patients in 2025
By Richard EisenbergJanuary 10, 2025
Thousands of America’s vulnerable elderly people died during COVID. This change could save lives next time
HealthThousands of America’s vulnerable elderly people died during COVID. This change could save lives next time
By Richard EisenbergDecember 20, 2024
The pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans
HealthThe pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans
By Richard EisenbergDecember 17, 2024
How to choose a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan
HealthHow to choose a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan
By Richard EisenbergDecember 15, 2024
What does Medicare Part B cover? Here’s a  rundown of costs and benefits
HealthWhat does Medicare Part B cover? Here’s a rundown of costs and benefits
By Richard EisenbergDecember 9, 2024
What does Medicare Part A cover? Here’s everything you need to know about its benefits and costs
HealthWhat does Medicare Part A cover? Here’s everything you need to know about its benefits and costs
By Richard EisenbergDecember 5, 2024
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HealthMedicare agents might not recommend the best plans this year as profits take priority
By Richard EisenbergDecember 2, 2024
How Dr. Oz could change Medicare under President Trump
HealthHow Dr. Oz could change Medicare under President Trump
By Richard EisenbergNovember 20, 2024
Shopping for a 2025 Medigap policy? There may be some good news for you
HealthShopping for a 2025 Medigap policy? There may be some good news for you
By Richard EisenbergNovember 11, 2024
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HealthHow to use Medicare star ratings wisely during open enrollment
By Richard EisenbergOctober 28, 2024
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HealthWho should, and shouldn’t, sign up for the new Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
By Richard EisenbergOctober 14, 2024
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HealthHow to make smart Medicare Open Enrollment choices for 2025
By Richard EisenbergOctober 2, 2024
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