Toni: I need to make the right Medicare decision because I turn 65 in August and have not had a health plan for 2 years. I do not know where to start or what to do. My friends are advising me if I do ...

Timing is critical for benefits and to avoid a penalty for not signing up when you are first eligible. There are several triggers for eligibility, but this column will focus only on age eligibility.

The alphabet soup of Medicare — multiple parts and plans, starting with A all the way through N — can be bewildering, especially for those who are newly eligible for Medicare. In this guide, we break ...

As a certified case manager and critical care unit RN, I am advising adult children who are seeking advice for their parents or spouse who are having end-of-life issues. Those who have serious ...

Dear Toni: I'm stressed about what I need to do to enroll in Medicare because I am working part-time with no benefits, only individual health insurance. I turn 65 in November and need my Medicare and ...

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Over the past several months, you’ve probably been inundated with Medicare ads promising lots of free benefits. If you feel overwhelmed or confused, you’re not alone! “It’s important to know that if ...

Representative Diana Harshbarger highlighted a bipartisan bill aimed at improving Medicare access for rural patients who need ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), and Medicare Part D all have deductibles that a person must meet each year before full coverage begins. Medicare sets specific ...

Sometimes, you can lose Medicaid coverage at age 65 as you become eligible for Medicare. This is called the Medicare cliff and can lead to changes to your benefits and coverage, as well as higher ...