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 ...

Medicare Part D drug plans use formularies to group medications into different tiers. The lower the tier, the lower the ...

Nearly all 55 million Medicare users overpay for prescriptions. Expert Katy Votava explains how to compare Part D plans and ...

That could mean making a switch with your Medicare Advantage plan, or signing up for a new Part D drug plan. Here are a few ...

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The 2026 Part D plans became available to the public Oct. 1 at Medicare.gov, and there are serious changes, with Part D ...

The lowest premium for prescription drug coverage might not actually save you the most money. Make sure you take copays into ...

You may not be taking prescription drugs when you sign up for Medicare at age 65, or when your work coverage ends, but ...

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.

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

Medicare is a federal program intended to provide a basic level of health care for people age 65 and older. Bill Oxford / It’s once again Medicare open enrollment season, the time of year when older ...