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If you are turning 65 in 2026, you have a critical seven-month window to sign up for Medicare — and missing it can be an expensive mistake. While some people are enrolled automatically, millions of ...

The Ombudsman sent an inquiry to the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that the woman’s application was received, that it was being processed and to help obtain approval by the first of ...

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

WASHINGTON — The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security trust funds have moved up as rising health care costs and new legislation affecting Social Security benefits have contributed to ...

Toni: On November 6, when the government was still shut down, I turned in my Medicare enrollment forms signed by my employer ...