QUESTION: My husband was considered disabled by his employer but was turned down when he applied for Social Security disability. Can you explain why? A: People may be turned down when first applying for Social Security disability. Perhaps Social Security just needs more information. I always suggest appealing the decision. You usually have 60 days [...]

Q: I am about to sign up for Medicare and have more than a few questions. But the question I currently have regards doctors and why, when selecting a doctor, you should ask, “Does he or she take assignment?” What does that mean? A: There are many questions that could and perhaps should be asked [...]