Medicare open enrollment is underway from Oct.15 through Dec. 7, 2025, for the millions of people who qualify.

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 ...

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Very little about aging is easy or simple. Medicare – the federal health insurance program used mostly by people age 65 and up – is a prime example. Is it cheap or expensive? Does it cover most health ...

Elizabeth O’Brien points out that despite astronomical spending on healthcare, some coverage holes exist (“They Bought Insurance for Security in Old Age. They Got a Financial Nightmare Instead,” Cover ...

These aren’t minor fees, either. Here are Medicare mistakes that can threaten your retirement security. With Medicare Part A, the late enrollment penalty can add an additional 10% to your monthly ...

Dear Toni: Can you please explain what someone turning 65 and working full time with employer benefits should do? I made a big mistake enrolling in Medicare when I turned 65 in May, and my Part B ...

How to take the complication out of Medicare decisions. Mike Hitcho, CEO of Hitcho Insurance, explains why it's critical to read the Annual Notice of Change letter from your Medicare plan provider.

More than a million people in North Carolina who depend on Medicare to pay for health care are suddenly getting bombarded with ads from health providers who want their business. And that's causing ...

The 9.7% increase in the cost of Medicare Part B premiums for 2026 is due to several factors, including projected growth in ...