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When applying for Medicare Part B, understanding the estimated waiting period is essential for effective healthcare planning.

Dear Toni, I had no problem opening the "My Social Security" account to enroll in Medicare because I knew those answers.

If you missed Medicare's open enrollment period, which runs from October 15 to December 7 each year, you may be wondering if ...

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 knew my ...

Expanding eligibility for MSPs is an important avenue to support health care affordability for older low-income adults, ...

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

Original Medicare's cost and coverage change annually. This affects how much you pay and the type of supplementary insurance you may want.

Original Medicare's premiums and deductibles went up in 2025. The Part A annual deductible increased from $1,632 to $1,676, ...

Medicare to negotiate prices for blockbuster drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, potentially saving enrollees millions.

Part C is a bundled plan that you would call Medicare Advantage. It is an opportunity that you have to choose what kind of Medicare program you want. You can pick your doctor as long as he or she is a ...