There are millions of Americans who rely on Medicare for health coverage. And if you're retiring this year, you may be ...

If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within 3 months before or after turning age 65, you have another ...

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A person does not have to sign up for Medicare Part B when they turn age 65, provided they have creditable insurance coverage. Creditable coverage provides at least the same coverage level as ...

they will not automatically get Medicare and will need to sign up for it. If someone does not sign up for Part A and Part B during the Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) when they first become ...

Senators grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on if and how he would reform Medicaid and Medicare during his first confirmation ...

you also have to sign up for Part B, which covers outpatient care and services. And if you don’t buy Part A when you first become eligible for Medicare, you may be charged a penalty if you ...

The General Enrollment Period provides an opportunity to make up for a past oversight — the failure to enroll in Part B.

It's important to know when Medicare eligibility begins. Be aware that you're not necessarily required to sign up for both Part A and B right away. It's a good idea to secure supplemental ...