The annual enrollment period for Medicare — government-supported health benefits for retirees — starts Oct. 15.

There are limited ways you can change your Original Medicare elections after annual open enrollment has closed.

It's important to understand the ins and outs of this key program. But there are some aspects of Medicare you may not be so ...

Some older adults may need help navigating Medicare’s plan options, meeting application deadlines, or understanding costs. Others might need help enrolling online or support when visiting an SSA ...

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 ...

Medicare beneficiaries should prepare for higher costs and fewer choices in 2026. Rising Medicare Part B premiums will affect all members. Meanwhile, some people will also face plan cancellations and ...

Since the mid-2000s, the Medicare system has dramatically transformed. Enrollment in Medicare Advantage – the private alternative to the traditional Medicare program administered by the government – ...

Signing up on time helps you avoid surcharges. Going through the right process could help ensure that your Medicare Advantage plan covers your care. Reviewing your bills carefully is crucial. With the ...

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 ...

These could trip you up in a serious way.

A Minnesota medicare helpline saw a 400% increase in calls during open enrollments, and for thousands of former UCare ...