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How to sign up for Medicare for the first time

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 Advantage or Original Medicare? How to Choose the Right Plan

Original Medicare covers basic hospital and medical care, while Medicare Advantage offers all-in-one plans with extra ...
Central Maine

I’m turning 65 soon. How do I sign up for Medicare?

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 ...

Now's the time to look at your Medicare plan. Here's what's new in 2026 for Texas

Now is the time to sign up for Medicare in Texas for 20206. Plans and costs are changing and we help you figure out which is ...
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Understanding When You Can Apply for Medicare Advantage

If you’re thinking about joining a Medicare Advantage plan, timing matters. Medicare only allows you to sign up or make ...

4 Medicare Open Enrollment Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make

It's for this reason that Medicare's fall open enrollment period is so crucial. Each year, between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, ...

It’s Medicare open enrollment season. Here’s what older adults need to know

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 ...
Kiplinger

What to Do About These Three Medicare Changes During Open Enrollment

When the Medicare open-enrollment season for 2026 starts on October 15, brace yourself for some big, and potentially costly, changes. Premium hikes for both medical and drug coverage, shrinking ...
QCity Metro

How to sign up for Medicare for the first time

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

Is Medicare Advantage all it claims? 4 things they don't tell you up front

Private Medicare Advantage can include more types of coverage than traditional plans, but it doesn't necessarily deliver more ...
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Major Insurers Scale Back Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans for 2026

CVS Health, Humana, and UnitedHealth Group have announced that they will pull back on Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D prescription drug plans next year. These changes are a response to financial ...