Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period is underway through Dec. 7, 2024. This is an annual opportunity for people with Medicare to review their coverage and, if needed, make changes to their plans. If you ...

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.

Question: My spouse is planning to retire mid-June. I have Medicare Part A but never signed up for Part B, as she carried our insurance. What are my steps? Answer: Retirement is such an exciting time!

Dear Toni: My husband, Jay, retired six years ago when he turned 65. He enrolled in Medicare Part A only and decided to delay Part B since I put him on my employer’s group health plan. Recently, I ...

Generally speaking, Medicare Part B isn’t free. But depending on eligibility, you can reduce your cost through Medicare savings programs, Medicare Advantage, or disability benefits. Original Medicare ...

Ever asked yourself why so many older Americans are continuing to pay more for Medicare Part B sometimes for the remainder of their lives simply because they missed a deadline? Here’s the surprise: ...

Social Security recipients could get a 2.7% raise next year, up from last month's estimate of 2.5%, based on the latest inflation report, according to a new estimate. The Consumer Price Index for ...

Medicare Part B is medical insurance. Original Medicare forms when combining Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B. People often enroll in Part A and Part B together when they first become eligible ...