Medicare open enrollment starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. Here's what to sign up for and what to avoid.

The amount of money you pay for Medicare coverage depends on the plan you choose. There's no universal Medicare Advantage ...

Discover how Medicare provides healthcare to those 65 and older. Learn about eligibility, coverage options, and how to enroll in this U.S. government program.

Are you planning to enroll in Medicare for the first time? You can sign up only during specified times of the year. Enrollment is done through Social Security, although some people with retirement or ...

Enrolling in Medicare might sound like the most routine of tasks. You shouldn’t treat it that way. What you do when you sign up sets the table for your future health care. “Everybody comes from very ...

Medicare’s prescription drug coverage will change in important ways in 2025, as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. So it’s especially important to evaluate your current coverage choices ...

You just turned 65 and are eligible for Medicare. Congrats! And also, apologies, because the process of applying can be a beast—seemingly so, anyway. It really shouldn’t be, because you’ve got things ...

Open enrollment for Medicare starts soon, so it’s time to start thinking about what’s next for your healthcare. The public insurance is for people 65 and older, although some younger people who have ...

The time to enroll in Medicare Advantage is now through March 31, but experts say the time to take care of things is now.

Most Medicare plans, including Original Medicare (Parts A and B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), and prescription drug (Part D) plans, typically renew automatically each year. You may need to re-enroll ...

Medicare late enrollment penalties are no joke. They can increase your monthly premium substantially for the rest of your life. That's right: If you miss the window, the government can penalize you ...

Dear Toni: I lost my job in October 2021 due to COVID layoffs, and my wife and I are now enrolling in Medicare Part B since the company-paid 18 months of COBRA is almost over. Now I am finding out ...