GREENSBORO, N.C. — Social Security and Medicare. They're both government programs, they both are available to you when you're in your 60s, but only one of them-- you HAVE to sign up for. And when I ...

A lesser‑known Medicare deadline can trigger higher monthly premiums if you miss it. We explain which date to watch and how ...

You may first sign up for Medicare during a period that begins 3 months before your 65th birthday and ends 3 months afterward. There are other set enrollment periods throughout the year where you may ...

When you enroll, you have to select either original Medicare, which features Part A (hospital coverage) and Part B (physician ...

Patient advocates say they frequently hear from people who thought they didn’t need to sign up for Medicare when they turned 65 because they had group health coverage. That delay sometimes forces ...

Most people I know are looking forward to signing up for Medicare just as soon as they can. When you're first eligible for Medicare, you have a seven-month Initial Enrollment Period to sign up for ...

Millions of older Americans rely on Medicare, the government-run health insurance program that changes slightly every year. Staying informed is essential. If you choose to retire before age 65 (you ...

As the workforce evolves, an increasing number of Americans are choosing to remain employed beyond traditional retirement ages. Currently, as of 2023, the most recent numbers show that nearly 20% ...

There are set times during the year, and during a person’s life, when they may sign up for Medicare Part D. In some situations, not signing up for Part D when you are first eligible can lead to future ...

Are you planning to enroll in Medicare for the first time? You can sign up only during specified times of the year. Enrollment is done through Social Security, although some people with retirement or ...