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 ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) and Medicare Advantage (Part C) differ primarily in cost and coverage. Original Medicare has government-set costs, while Medicare Advantage plan costs are determined ...

Are you planning to enroll in Medicare for the first time? Enrollment is done through Social Security, although some people with retirement or disability benefits will find themselves automatically ...

Question: “I turned 65 in April 2025, still work, and am on my employer’s high deductible health plan. I called Medicare and asked about signing up but was advised not to sign up for Part A yet, even ...

Dear Toni: My husband recently retired from his job, and because I am over 65, I need to sign up for Medicare. I went to the local Social Security office with the proper documents to enroll in ...

Your initial window to enroll in Medicare starts three months before the month of your 65th birthday and ends three months ...

Know that you're responsible for signing up for Medicare when you reach age 65. Note that only Medicare Part A (for hospital stays) is free; most people pay for added coverage. Also, Medicare does not ...

Turning 65 can be daunting in more ways than one. For many North Carolinians, the weeks before their birthday are accompanied by a deluge of advertisements and mailings for various Medicare plans. The ...

Q. I'm 65 and VA-disability-rated at 90%. Do I need to, or should I, stay signed up for Medicare Part B? I’m also on Tricare for Life, which requires me to be enrolled in Medicare Part B. Thanks, ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Working past 65 or even into one’s 70s is increasingly ...

Dear Rusty: I am writing to ask for your advice on when I should sign up or enroll in a Medicare Plan. I have submitted an early retirement application to request benefits to begin 30 days after my ...