When you turn 65, you become eligible for Medicare, a federal health insurance program designed to help with the cost of ...

Medicare is big business. It changes a little or a lot every year, and millions have strong opinions about it.

If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within 3 months before or after turning age 65, you have another ...

Healthcare expenses can be overwhelming, especially for those living on a fixed income. Fortunately, Medicare Savings ...

The birthday rule for Medigap allows participants to change their Medicare Supplemental Insurance coverage once a year at ...

In Vermont, those eligible can choose between Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage and a Part D plan for their prescription drug needs.

Medicare beneficiaries often pay monthly premiums, copays, annual deductibles and prescription drug costs. But what you may ...

The General Enrollment Period provides an opportunity to make up for a past oversight — the failure to enroll in Part B.

I am confused by an article in my local newspaper which said that “MAGI” (modified adjusted gross income), on which my Medicare Part B premium is based, is my Adjusted Gross Income, plus any ...

In 2022, the Medicare Part B standard premium will increase from $148.50 to $170.10. This $21.60 increase (14.5%) is the largest since the Medicare program began in 1965 and much higher than was ...

The best and easiest way to apply for your benefits is with a personal my Social Security account. You can create your free account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Once you create your account, you can get ...