An updated guide to timing, parts, costs and coordination so you don’t get stuck with penalties or surprises at 65.

Applying for Medicare at the right time is crucial to ensure seamless healthcare coverage. In this blog post, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide to help you understand the best time to ...

If you’re thinking about joining a Medicare Advantage plan, timing matters. Medicare only allows you to sign up or make ...

You can contact Medicare or Social Security to check the status of your Part A or Part B application. For Part C, Part D, or Medigap applications, you must contact the insurance company directly. You ...

Medigap faces significant cost increases and changing state rules that complicate coverage decisions for retirees.

I am turning 65 in March 2021 and I was surprised when Social Security told me to go online to sign up. Due to COVID-19 there is not a local Social Security office open that can help me if I have a ...

Washington — At greater risk from COVID-19, some seniors now face added anxiety due to delays obtaining Medicare coverage. Advocates for older people say the main problem involves certain applications ...

The answer to the first question -- do Medicare's rules apply to self-paying patients? -- is complicated, because it could be answered from the viewpoint of the provider/patient relationship or the ...