The annual enrollment period for Medicare — government-supported health benefits for retirees — starts Oct. 15.

A Minnesota medicare helpline saw a 400% increase in calls during open enrollments, and for thousands of former UCare ...

Shakeups paint a mixed picture for Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, while premiums and deductibles for ...

Dear Toni: I am turning 65 on April 4, working part time and not eligible for employer benefits, so I need Medicare. A friend gave me confusing advice about enrolling, saying that the seven-month ...

It's important to understand the ins and outs of this key program. But there are some aspects of Medicare you may not be so ...

Medicare has special rules for employees, and their spouses, who are covered by an employer’s group health insurance plan.

Yes, even if you have VA coverage. The VA itself encourages veterans to sign up for Medicare when they turn 65. Here's what ...

Medicare provides health insurance to 69 million Americans. During Medicare open enrollment, which runs from October 15 to December 7 this year, people can enroll in the program or change plans. You ...

If a person gets federal employee health benefits (FEHB) as a retiree, they can choose whether to enroll in Medicare Part B. If they do, their FEHB premiums stay the same, but there may be some ...

If a person does not sign up for Medicare Part B when they become eligible, they may have to pay a late enrollment penalty. Individuals typically become eligible for Medicare when they turn 65 years ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. On April 1, I went to the local Social Security office to ...

The Medicare initial enrollment period (IEP) is the first time you can enroll in Medicare. If you miss your IEP, you can still enroll in Medicare but may need to pay late enrollment penalties. The IEP ...