Turning 65 brings more than birthday wishes and retirement dreams. It ushers in the complex world of Medicare enrollment, ...

Turning 65 should feel like a milestone, not a financial minefield. Yet thousands of Americans stumble into a costly trap ...

Federal annuitants enrolling in Medicare Part B face many healthcare expenses: FEHB and Part B premiums, potential Part B and Part D Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts (IRMAA), and ...

If you’re a federal employee approaching retirement, you’ve probably heard mixed advice about whether to sign up for Medicare Part B at age 65. Many retirees with Federal Employees Health Benefits ...

Individuals need to pay a late enrollment penalty if they do not enroll in Medicare Part B when they become eligible. Online resources can help them calculate how much this fee will be. If a person ...

If you want to enroll in Medicare Part B, you can do so when you first become eligible for Medicare via the Social Security Administration (SSA) website. This is the quickest sign-up option.

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Remember to always have Part B in place when leaving your job or losing company benefits. There might not be a second chance.

If a person gets federal employee health benefits (FEHB) as a retiree, they can choose whether to enroll in Medicare Part B. If they do, their FEHB premiums stay the same, but there may be some ...

The Medicare initial enrollment period (IEP) is the first time you can enroll in Medicare. If you miss your IEP, you can still enroll in Medicare but may need to pay late enrollment penalties. The IEP ...