We now know the size of the Social Security COLA coming in January, but don't start counting your money just yet.

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

Medicare Advantage has its own open enrollment period from Jan. 1 through March 31 each year. During that time, you can ...

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.

There are set times during the year, and during a person’s life, when they may sign up for Medicare Part D. In some situations, not signing up for Part D when you are first eligible can lead to future ...

Are you planning to enroll in Medicare for the first time? Enrollment is done through Social Security, although some people with retirement or disability benefits will find themselves automatically ...

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If you do not sign up for Medicare Part B when you become eligible, you may have to pay a late enrollment penalty. You will typically become eligible for Medicare when you turn 65 years old. If you do ...

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 ...

A higher-than-expected first Medicare bill can be a surprise for many people. This often happens because the bill covers more than just one month's premium or includes additional surcharges or ...

Medicare Part B is medical insurance. Original Medicare forms when combining Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B. People often enroll in Part A and Part B together when they first become eligible ...

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