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 ...

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 ...

Medicare Part B is part of Original Medicare, which is an insurance plan that the United States federal government offers. Part B covers medical care and supplies for diagnosing, treating, and ...

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

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

Dear Toni: I am retiring in February when I turn 65 and will need to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B with a supplement and a Part D prescription drug plan. My husband, James, is 72 and has heart ...

Medicare Trustees' Report: The Medicare Trustees annual report provides projections for Medicare program costs. For 2026, ...

If you’re thinking about joining a Medicare Advantage plan, timing matters. Medicare only allows you to sign up or make changes during certain enrollment periods throughout the year. Knowing when ...

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 ...

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.