A higher-than-expected first Medicare bill can be a surprise for many people. This often happens because the bill covers more than just one month’s premium or includes additional surcharges or ...

Dear Toni: My Medicare starts Nov. 1, and I received my first bill, due Oct. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for three months, from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, and it’s over $550. I currently have more than ...

People can pay their Medicare premiums in several ways, including online, over the phone, and with the automatic Medicare Easy Pay service. People who are not eligible for free Medicare, and whose ...

My Medicare starts November 1 and I received my first bill, due on October 25, about a week ago. This bill is for 3 months from November 1 to January 31 and is over $550. I currently have more than ...

Question : Regarding the Social Security Fairness Act, I am getting my money but now there’s a problem with my Medicare premiums. Is anyone else having these problems ? Are they related ? Answer : Yes ...

If your first Medicare bill is higher than expected, it could be due to the number of months the bill covers, late enrollment penalties, or because you earn above a certain amount and must pay a ...

Be aware that if your bill says “Delinquent Bill” and you don’t pay the full amount by the due date, you could lose your Medicare coverage. You can take a look at a sample Medicare bill (CMS-500) that ...