Go to www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare and select “Sign up for Medicare.” Or, call 800-633-4227. Although there’s no firm deadline, Medicare recommends applying three months before you turn 65. You will ...

Despite the ongoing government shutdown, open enrollment for medicare is underway.According to the Center for Medicare ...

Turning 65 can be daunting in more ways than one. For many North Carolinians, the weeks before their birthday are accompanied by a deluge of advertisements and mailings for various Medicare plans. The ...

Medicare open enrollment begins on Oct. 15. If the government doesn't reopen before then, beneficiaries may encounter some ...

“Medicare Advantage and Part D plans often change from one year to the next, so people may see changes to their premiums, ...

You don't have to use the Medicare insurance; you can still use your work coverage, but you have to sign up and defer coverage.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, who heads the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, joined WTOP anchors John Aaron and Michelle Basch live to discuss the open enrollment, vaccines and the government shutdown.

Open enrollment for Medicare begins on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Unfortunately, this means scammers will be more likely to take advantage of those trying to sign up. AARP issued a warning regarding ...

The government requires you to sign up for Medicare at the age of 65. You don’t have to use the insurance if you’re still ...

Hospitals and community health clinics are bracing for a dropoff in federal telehealth funding this week if Congress fails to avert the looming government shutdown. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and ...

Turning 65 can be daunting, especially when it comes to enrolling in Medicare, the federal program that provides health ...