You just turned 65 and are eligible for Medicare. Congrats! And also, apologies, because the process of applying can be a beast—seemingly so, anyway. It really shouldn’t be, because you’ve ...

Show financial editor Jean Chatzky has some major thoughts for Americans on Medicare, particularly about simplifying the ...

Last week I tried to open a “My Social Security” account to enroll in Medicare online and discovered that my Social Security account is blocked. Two years ago, someone falsely filed for a tax ...

With our nation’s daily record-setting surge of people turning 65, a question asked more frequently than ever is: “Should I enroll in Medicare if I am still working?” As more people continue ...

If you want to help your aging parents with their medical decisions or assist with their Medicare enrollment, you’ll need to request authorization from the government insurance program.

If you have a healthcare plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace and you’re nearing 65 years old, it’s time to start thinking about Medicare.

If you don’t enroll in Medicare Part A when you first become eligible, you may face a late enrollment penalty when you do ultimately enroll. There are set times during the year — and during a ...

Know If You Need Additional Medicare Coverage All Medicare enrollees are required to sign up for Medicare Part A and B, also called Original Medicare. These combined plans help cover inpatient ...

Under Medicare Advantage, you have the unrestricted right to change once, even at the beginning of this year, and that period ends on March 31st. You have a single chance to change from your existing ...

Medicare Advantage is one of the most comprehensive health care programs in the United States. Many have questions about how ...