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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...