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 ...

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.

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 ...

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

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

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

"I was required to pay into these programs with the understanding that they’d be there if I needed them. They’re stealing our ...

Medicare’s open enrollment period starts October 15. Making the correct choices when you initially sign up for Medicare — and every year when you must review your drug coverage — could save ...

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

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.

WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans failed to reach an agreement by Tuesday night’s deadline and the US government is now partially shutdown. Democratic leaders in Congress have opposed a stopgap ...