Medicare--  Karl Stark in philly.com -- "AARP is drug plan advocate, marketer"  Stark writes a comprehensive article on AARP's role as both marketer of it Medicare Advantage plans, and as a political advocate for the plans, which some people find to be a conflict of interest.  (Read)  

Medicare --  Mary Phillips in a Special to the Tribune-Star -- "Seniors may still qualify for Extra Help" --  Mary uses a Q and A approach to how to apply for Medicaid while on Medicare, discussing "Dual-eligibles" and such programs as SSI and Extra Help.  (Read)