Medicare provides health insurance to 69 million Americans. During Medicare open enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec.

For federal employees with FEHB coverage, the timing of Medicare Part B enrollment can make a bigger difference than the ...

As millions of Americans prepare to review their health coverage this fall, confusion continues to swirl around one of the ...

Unfortunately, millions of Americans are receiving Medicare Part B or Part D penalties because they did not enroll at the ...

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Some big changes are on the way for people with Medicare health coverage that are expected to impact more than a million ...

Health policy experts on Tuesday urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to boost staffing, noting that the government shutdown has only hindered services. This staffing ...

An updated guide to timing, parts, costs and coordination so you don’t get stuck with penalties or surprises at 65.

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 ...

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 ...

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