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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.

How to use Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment to switch plans or move into Traditional Medicare
HealthHow to use Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment to switch plans or move into Traditional Medicare
By Richard EisenbergJanuary 12, 2024
Will Medicare really run out of money in 2031? Here’s what experts say about its long-term stability
HealthWill Medicare really run out of money in 2031? Here’s what experts say about its long-term stability
By Richard EisenbergDecember 30, 2023
Will Medicare pay for your home health care needs? It might—if you meet certain requirements
HealthWill Medicare pay for your home health care needs? It might—if you meet certain requirements
By Richard EisenbergDecember 19, 2023
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HealthRampant confusion about Medicare is bad for your health and costing you money. Experts help make sense of coverage and fees
By Richard EisenbergNovember 20, 2023
How to protect yourself from Medicare scams—and what to do if you become a victim
HealthHow to protect yourself from Medicare scams—and what to do if you become a victim
By Richard EisenbergNovember 6, 2023
Medicare will negotiate drug prices with Big Pharma for the first time. Here’s how your prescription costs might change
HealthMedicare will negotiate drug prices with Big Pharma for the first time. Here’s how your prescription costs might change
By Richard EisenbergOctober 25, 2023
Does Medicare cover vaccines? The new rules for shots that protect against COVID, flu, RSV, and more
HealthDoes Medicare cover vaccines? The new rules for shots that protect against COVID, flu, RSV, and more
By Richard EisenbergOctober 5, 2023
How to lower your Medicare costs during open enrollment for 2024
HealthHow to lower your Medicare costs during open enrollment for 2024
By Richard EisenbergSeptember 21, 2023
What to know before you buy a Medigap policy
HealthWhat to know before you buy a Medigap policy
By Richard EisenbergSeptember 8, 2023
Does Medicare cover cataract surgery? What you need to know
HealthDoes Medicare cover cataract surgery? What you need to know
By Richard EisenbergJuly 4, 2023
Does Medicare cover Ozempic, Wegovy, and other drugs taken for weight loss?
HealthDoes Medicare cover Ozempic, Wegovy, and other drugs taken for weight loss?
By Richard EisenbergJune 23, 2023
Does Medicare pay for Alzheimer’s drugs? The answer is complicated and changing
HealthDoes Medicare pay for Alzheimer’s drugs? The answer is complicated and changing
By Richard EisenbergJune 15, 2023
Many people on Medicare lack internet access and digital literacy, and it’s harming their health. How some groups are addressing the problem
HealthMany people on Medicare lack internet access and digital literacy, and it’s harming their health. How some groups are addressing the problem
By Richard EisenbergJune 2, 2023
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HealthWhat Medicare beneficiaries need to know about the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency rules
By Richard EisenbergMay 12, 2023
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HealthMillions of Americans could save substantially on their Medicare costs with these little-known programs
By Richard EisenbergMay 9, 2023
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