Check if automatic. If not, use the 7-month IEP (3 months before 65th birthday). Apply online via SS to avoid penalties.

Delivery of your Medicare card may be delayed due to the shutdown, but even if that does happen, there's nothing to worry about (unless you really want to show off that new Medicare card). Most ...

As open enrollment approaches, Medicare scams are on the rise, and people need to be aware of the fine print and contact ...

Medicare fraud is when a person knowingly submits false information or misuses the Medicare system to achieve personal financial gain or to receive benefits for which they are ineligible. Medicare has ...

For Medicare beneficiaries, that runs October 15 through December 7. The affordable care act marketplace open enrollment ...

The budget bill signed by President Trump suspended an effort to enroll more low-income older Americans in programs that ...

A person should contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) to change their address with Medicare. If they have Original Medicare, benefits should remain unchanged. Other plan types may be ...

If you need to replace your Medicare card, don’t worry. Following these tips and tricks will make it as straightforward as possible. Once your application is processed, your Medicare card is sent ...

If you have Original Medicare and disagree with a coverage or payment decision, or the amount of a claim that’s been paid, you can complete and return a Medicare appeal form. When a doctor, healthcare ...

The best time to think about your parents' Medicare is when they're healthy. Medical care becomes a bigger part of life as we age and having a Plan B for managing that care is necessary to ensure your ...