GOP Medicare plan gets tough test in House race in New York
Democrat Kathy Hochul may be poised to upset GOP candidate Jane Corwin in a district that normally votes Republican. Hochul's weapon: voter concern about the GOP plan to overhaul Medicare. Kathy Hochul, the Democrat within reach of a stunner in the special U.S. House election here Tuesday, is not yet two minutes into her pitch at a candidates' forum when she brings up her opposition to Wisconsin ...

Aging Well: Understanding Medicare prescription drug coverage
Prescription medicine is a routine part of many older adults lives, and the costs of these medications add up quickly. Understanding Medicare prescription drug coverage can help older adults make the right choices and choose plans that will save them the most money. The following information outlines important points about Medicare Part D for prescription drug coverage.

Republicans appear ready to put Medicare changes on the table
Republicans say Americans are ready to debate major change in the elderly entitlement programs, Medicare and Social Security.

Retirees face squeeze on health care costs
Health care costs will be considerably higher for people retiring in coming years. And these estimates don't include the cost of a nursing home or other long-term care.