As the federal budget tightens access to Medicare, the gap between wealthy and struggling retirees is likely to grow.

Medicare can feel complicated when you first join. Original Medicare (Parts A and B) helps pay for hospital and medical care, ...

Medicare's Open Enrollment period for 2026 officially begins this week on October 15, 2025, offering current beneficiaries a ...

In some cases, a person automatically qualifies for Original Medicare. In other instances, a person must apply for Medicare and will need certain documents, such as a birth certificate and driver’s ...

A person can sign up for Original Medicare (parts A and B) online when they turn 65. To apply online, a person will need to visit the Social Security Administration’s website to start the process.

Navigating the complexities of health care can be challenging — especially when it comes to understanding Medicare eligibility. As one of the most vital health care programs in the United States, ...

Dear Liz: When my husband was approaching 65, he was employed and covered by a high-deductible healthcare plan with a health savings account by his employer. Neither his employer nor our local Social ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. In February, my husband, James, was laid off and decided to ...

People enrolled in certain Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans can receive a food allowance to buy groceries and sometimes prepared meals. This is one of the extra benefits of a Part C plan, in addition ...

As the federal budget tightens access to Medicare, the gap between wealthy and struggling retirees is likely to grow.

In February, my husband, James, was laid off and decided to apply for an individual health insurance plan because he is 62 and could not apply for Medicare. I turned 65 in March and am having a ...