Medicare is one of the few government programs where a missed deadline can quietly drain your wallet for decades. If you are approaching your 65th birthday, the paperwork you file, or fail to file, in ...

Medicare offers a variety of coverage options. While many people are familiar with original Medicare, also known as parts A and B, some may be less familiar with Medicare Advantage, also known as ...

Dear Toni: I need to make the right Medicare decision because I turn 65 soon and have not had a health plan for two years. I do not know where to start or what to do. Can you please simplify the ...

Navigating Medicare coverage can feel like trying to solve a particularly challenging puzzle, especially when it comes to hospital stays and skilled care. After all, this senior-focused coverage has ...

In simple terms, Medicare is affordable government health insurance that you get when you turn 65. If you're under 65, you can get Medicare if you have Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), kidney failure ...

A person can determine their Medicare coverage by checking their Original Medicare card or separate cards for Medicare Advantage, Part D, or Medigap. They can also log into Medicare.gov. Understanding ...

Patient advocates say they frequently hear from people who thought they didn’t need to sign up for Medicare when they turned 65 because they had group health coverage. That delay sometimes forces ...

Medicare open enrollment starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. Here's what to sign up for and what to avoid.

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This article outlines the evolving rules surrounding Medicare telehealth coverage, highlighting key legislative changes and their impact on beneficiaries and health care providers. It clarifies which ...