Enrollment in Medicare is automatic if you get Social Security. Otherwise, you need to apply for Medicare. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

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 ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. I am turning 65 in July and am bombarded with mail and ...

You can contact Medicare or Social Security to check the status of your Part A or Part B application. For Part C, Part D, or Medigap applications, you must contact the insurance company directly. You ...

Medicare insures millions of older Americans, but it’s a complex program that requires seniors to research their options during their initial enrollment and subsequent renewal periods. Because this ...

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 ...

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 ...

I had no problem opening the "My Social Security" account to enroll in Medicare because I knew those answers. When it came to filling out the application for Medicare that was another story. I had a ...

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 ...

When you sign up for Original Medicare — Part A for hospital care and Part B for medical services — you may think you’ve secured reliable health coverage for retirement. But the reality is more ...

If you're considering early retirement and planning to apply for Social Security benefits at age 62, it's essential to understand how this decision impacts your healthcare coverage—particularly your ...