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 ...

Eligible Americans can enroll in Medicare online via the SSA website. Here's a step-by-step guide to enroll in Medicare.

Open enrollment for Medicare starts soon, so it’s time to start thinking about what’s next for your healthcare. The public insurance is for people 65 and older, although some younger people who have ...

Let’s discuss how to apply online, along with a few problems we are discovering in helping others apply for Medicare at ...

Question: A man from Reynolds writes: "I am a farmer still working and I don't plan to retire any time soon. I will be 65 soon. My insurance agent tells me that his insurance company requires me to ...

Generally, the federal health insurance program Medicare is linked to the age of 65, when most U.S. citizens become eligible to enroll. However, this rule is not absolute. There are specific ...

Most federal employees and annuitants know they are eligible for Medicare benefits at age 65. What’s less clear is how and when to enroll in the different parts of Medicare. Here’s what to keep in ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. I had no problem opening the “My Social Security” account to ...

People enrolled in certain Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans can receive a food allowance to buy groceries and sometimes prepared meals. This is one of the extra benefits of a Part C plan, in addition ...