Before I enroll in Medicare, I want to be sure I am asking the right questions, not just filling out forms. These six checks ...

Dear Toni: I am turning 65 on April 4, working part time and not eligible for employer benefits, so I need Medicare. A friend gave me confusing advice about enrolling, saying that the seven-month ...

Open enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7, giving beneficiaries a window in which to review options, including ...

I am turning 65 on April 4, working part-time and not eligible for my employer benefits, so I need Medicare. A friend gave me confusing information about enrolling in Medicare saying that the 7-month ...

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 ...

Dear Toni: On April 1, I went to the local Social Security office to apply for my Social Security check and Medicare Part B, since I am turning 70 on April 20. On April 11, I received a letter stating ...

If a person does not sign up for Medicare Part B when they become eligible, they may have to pay a late enrollment penalty. Individuals typically become eligible for Medicare when they turn 65 years ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has shared how costs for Medicare Parts A and B will change next year.

IRMAA is a surcharge that some Medicare enrollees must pay in addition to regular Medicare Part B and Part D premiums. The ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has confirmed the standard monthly premium will rise to $202.90 next year.

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. On April 1, I went to the local Social Security office to ...