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

If you’ve ever tried to read a Medicare booklet without your eyes glazing over, you know why so many people call it a maze.

Medicare open enrollment is underway from Oct.15 through Dec. 7, 2025, for the millions of people who qualify.

Each year, Medicare beneficiaries are given the opportunity to select a new plan for the upcoming year during the Open Enrollment Period. This year, Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and will run ...

Most Medicare experts will tell you to start your search to select a Medicare Advantage plan and/or Part D prescription-drug plan and/or a Medigap plan by using Medicare’s plan-comparison tool. And ...

As we age, prescription medications often become an essential part of managing our health. Whether it’s for controlling blood pressure, treating diabetes or easing arthritis pain, the cost of ...

Dear Toni: I am retiring in February when I turn 65 and will need to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B with a supplement and a Part D prescription drug plan. My husband, James, is 72 and has heart ...

Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage are undergoing some of their most consequential shifts in years, and the 2025 plan ...

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

If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within 3 months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment Period. The period runs ...

Enrolling in Medicare is notoriously complicated and can result in penalties if you get the timing wrong. Here are some valuable tips for first-timers. Medicare’s initial enrollment period lasts for ...