The clock is winding down on Medicare's 2025 open enrollment period, which officially closes on Sunday, December 7. This ...

There are limited ways you can change your Original Medicare elections after annual open enrollment has closed.

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 had no problem opening the “My Social Security” account to ...

Medicare Part B is medical insurance. Original Medicare forms when combining Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B. People often enroll in Part A and Part B together when they first become eligible ...

Medicare open enrollment officially ended on Sunday, December 7, and millions of Americans are now prepared for their ...

If a parent is not automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A, you can help them enroll during their initial enrollment period (IEP). You can access enrollment options through the Social Security ...

Most Americans know they’ll use Medicare someday but figuring out exactly when you qualify and what it covers isn’t always ...

Dear Toni: I am turning 65 on April 4, working part time and not eligible for employer benefits, so I need Medicare. A friend gave me confusing advice about enrolling, saying that the seven-month ...

Dear Toni: On April 1, I went to the local Social Security office to apply for my Social Security check and Medicare Part B, since I am turning 70 on April 20. On April 11, I received a letter stating ...

You will have to pay a late enrollment penalty if you do not enroll in Medicare Part B when you become eligible. Online resources can help you calculate how much this fee will be. If you do not sign ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. Miss a credit card payment and you pay a late fee and ...