Robert Rosenblatt

Robert Rosenblatt, Washington correspondent for the Los Angeles Times since 1976, covers financial and economic issues, with a specialty in Social Security, Medicare, pensions and the aging of the baby boom generation.

Author of the "Health Dollars and Sense" column in the L. A. Times health section dealing with insurance and benefits issues and health trends, Rosenblatt exemplifies the technical columnist. Preparation for this assignment began with a BA in economics at City College of New York. At the Charlotte, N.C. Observer, 1966-69, he covered medical news, labor relations, economics and business, and the "War on Poverty." In 1969-1975 he was a Los Angeles Times reporter in the financial section, covering financial and corporate news.

He is on radio in the "Benefits Bob" segment, answering questions on Social Security and Medicare. You may catch him on C-Span or other television shows where expert opinion is needed.

Robert Rosenblatt is recipient of a Loeb national award for financial journalism, Associated Press feature writing award, and Washington Monthly Journalism award.

He may be reached at bob.rosenblatt@latimes.com.