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

Are you planning to enroll in Medicare for the first time? You can sign up only during specified times of the year. Enrollment is done through Social Security, although some people with retirement or ...

Are you planning to enroll in Medicare for the first time? Enrollment is done through Social Security, although some people with retirement or disability benefits will find themselves automatically ...

If you’re exploring your Medicare options, you’ve probably heard about Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C.

In some cases, a person automatically qualifies for Original Medicare. In other instances, a person must apply for Medicare and will need certain documents, such as a birth certificate and driver’s ...

People enrolled in certain Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans can receive a food allowance to buy groceries and sometimes prepared meals. This is one of the extra benefits of a Part C plan, in addition ...

Dear Toni: I had no problem opening a My Social Security account to enroll in Medicare because I knew those answers. But filling out the application for Medicare was another story. I had a problem ...

Jeffrey Levine from Buckingham Wealth Partners answers readers' questions about social security and Medicare. How long must I wait to apply for Social Security and Medicare Part A after contributing ...

Health policy experts on Tuesday urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to boost staffing, noting that ...

Although numerous tax-advantaged vehicles are available for retirement savings, health savings accounts, or HSAs, have particular benefits for individuals saving for retirement. Specifically, HSAs ...