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

There are limited ways you can change your Original Medicare elections after annual open enrollment has closed.

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 ...

Every year, Medicare has a window in which beneficiaries can review and change certain parts of their coverage. According to the official site, ...

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

Medicare beneficiaries should prepare for higher costs and fewer choices in 2026. Rising Medicare Part B premiums will affect all members. Meanwhile, some people will also face plan cancellations and ...

These could trip you up in a serious way.

If you want to enroll in Medicare Part B, you can do so when you first become eligible for Medicare via the Social Security Administration (SSA) website. This is the quickest sign-up option.

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 ...

I am turning 65 on April 4, working part-time and not eligible for my employer benefits, so I need Medicare. A friend gave me confusing information about enrolling in Medicare saying that the 7-month ...

Dear Toni: On April 1, I went to the local Social Security office to apply for my Social Security check and Medicare Part B, since I am turning 70 on April 20. On April 11, I received a letter stating ...

Over 6 Years, a much-ballyhooed program enrolled only about 9,000 people out of millions e ...