Annual changes in Medicare rules, costs and benefits can be challenging, but for the more than 68 million Americans 65 and ...

Medicare Open Enrollment starts Wednesday, October 15, and runs through Sunday, December 7. Here's everything you need to ...

Medicare's Open Enrollment period for 2026 officially begins this week on October 15, 2025, offering current beneficiaries a ...

Medicare costs are rising significantly in 2026, with Part B premiums set for one of the largest hikes in the program's ...

Enrolling in Medicare should be at the top of the to-do list if you’re about to turn 65. When people start collecting Social Security at age 65, they are automatically enrolled in Medicare. However, ...

Older Americans enrolling or reenrolling in Medicare this fall will face an evolving landscape shaped by rising health care costs, fewer plan options, and new federal rules set to take effect in 2026.

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.

In some cases, a person automatically qualifies for Original Medicare. In other instances, a person must apply for Medicare and will need certain documents, such as a birth certificate and driver’s ...