Eligible Americans can enroll in Medicare online via the SSA website. Here's a step-by-step guide to enroll in Medicare.

Health insurance is too important to be misguided on Medicare's ins and outs.

Age 65 is when Medicare eligibility typically begins. Though you can sign up for Social Security at that point, waiting could result in larger benefits. Do not be confused into thinking you have to ...

If you are adding or changing your Medicare or Healthcare.gov coverage during open enrollment, watch out for unsolicited calls claiming to "help" you find the best deal. Unfortunately, scammers see ...

Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 each year. Current Medicare enrollees can make changes to their coverage. It's important to explore your options, especially if your plan is ...

Let’s discuss how to apply online, along with a few problems we are discovering in helping others apply for Medicare at ...

Dear Toni: I turn 65 on Oct. 20 and am preparing to retire in February. I have a question about my enrollment timing. I will work through January to help with the transition of my job responsibilities ...

Providers and suppliers participating in the Medicare program should take note of new requirements and compliance considerations related to Medicare enrollment, information updates, changes of ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. I turned 65 in February and did not enroll in a Medicare ...

Whether you are still working or planning to retire this year, understanding the 2026 late penalties for Parts A, B and D is ...

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As a gerontologist who has helped countless older adults navigate the Medicare maze, I’ve seen how one enrollment decision can shape someone’s quality of life for decades. That’s why the new ...