When you become eligible for Medicare, you can choose to enroll in Part A only or both Part A and Part B. In both instances, you can enroll on the Social Security website. Medicare Part A covers ...

Question: I’m 54 years old and I’ve been disabled for almost two years so I think I’m eligible for Medicare. Do I need to sign up for any parts of Medicare, including drug coverage? Answer: I am ...

It’s once again Medicare open enrollment season, the time of year when older adults can change their Medicare coverage plans.

Medicare's annual election period runs from October 15 to December 7, allowing beneficiaries to make changes to their coverage effective January 1. Medicare comprises Part A (hospitalization), Part B ...

I am turning 65 on April 4, working part-time, and not eligible for my employer benefits, so I need Medicare. A friend gave me confusing information about enrolling, saying that the 7-month window is ...

The number of people paying Medicare surcharges continues to rise. Will you have to pay next year? For answers, check your 2024 income.

The CMS automatically mails Medicare cards with a welcome packet to people receiving Social Security benefits before they turn 65. People eligible based on age must enroll before they can receive the ...

To qualify for home healthcare under Medicare, you’ll need to show that you are “homebound” due to illness and injury via a doctor’s examination and recommendation. However, you’ll first need to be ...