By Jim Sellers – Special to Salem Reporter
COLUMN: Will Medicare counselors ask for personal information?
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. In this month's column, he answers a reader's question about how to prepare for a conversation with a volunteer Medicare counselor.
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COLUMN: Using Medicare while traveling, and how Medigap works
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions. In this month’s column, Sellers explains how to access coverage while on vacation and how Medigap policies work.
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COLUMN: Comparing benefits on Medicare Advantage plans
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
COLUMN: Low-income Medicare benefits you should know about
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
COLUMN: Don’t pay too high a premium for Medicare Part B
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
COLUMN: Fewer Medicare Advantage plans offered in Marion, Polk counties
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
COLUMN: 8 Medicare rules that might surprise you
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
COLUMN: Insurance options for those losing Medicare Advantage plans
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
COLUMN: 2026 Medicare Advantage options shrink in Marion, Polk counties
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
COLUMN: How to shop for Medicare coverage during open enrollment
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.