Medicare is the U.S. health insurance program for people 65 and older. Here's how to apply for Medicare and when to begin the ...

Turning 65 can be daunting in more ways than one. For many North Carolinians, the weeks before their birthday are accompanied by a deluge of advertisements and mailings for various Medicare plans. The ...

The Better Business Bureau is warning people about scams involving open enrollment for Medicare and Healthcare.gov.

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.

Besides throwing a birthday party when you turn 65, it’s also important to think about your future health care needs. Even if you are still working and have health coverage through your employer, it’s ...

Insurance brokers offer another source of advice, although it’s important to vet them carefully. Some brokers call themselves ...

A person can sign up for Original Medicare (parts A and B) online when they turn 65. To apply online, a person will need to visit the Social Security Administration’s website to start the process.

If you’re over 65 and still working, and you are currently covered by an employer health insurance plan (through you or your spouse), it may make sense to sign up for Medicare now. But, as long as you ...

One benefit of Medicare Advantage plans is that they commonly offer coverage beyond what original Medicare offers. Original ...

Medicare fraud spikes during open enrollment. Here’s how to protect yourself. Medicare’s open-enrollment period is a time for ...

Question: Should I be signing up now for Medicare now that I am turning 65 in August 2024 and wondering about all this information about Medicare I see on TV? Answer: First, I want to say; “Happy ...

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 ...