Signing up for Medicare can be complicated, and mistakes can be costly. Let's demystify these five Medicare myths to avoid ...

Patient advocates say they frequently hear from people who thought they didn’t need to sign up for Medicare when they turned ...

Many adults approaching retirement expect that Medicare will pay for nursing care in the event of disability. It won't.

Enrollment will end on Dec. 7. The open enrollment will begin nationally on Oct. 15. The difference in the start date is due to the different time zones between Guam and the U.S. mainland.

The changes will cut 2027 sales but make the individual market stronger, officials say. The actual results will determine ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule that it says will address "the surge of improper ...

A person’s enrollment date determines when they receive their Medicare card. If a person enrolls automatically, they can expect to receive their welcome packet, including the card, about 3 ...

Medicare itself suggests reaching out to the employer’s benefits department to confirm you are appropriately covered and can delay your application. Let’s hope that by now your employer’s ...

Once you have completed the enrollment process, you can expect your welcome packet to arrive through the mail around 2 weeks later. It will include your welcome letter, booklet, and Medicare card.

While CMS runs the Medicare program, the Social Security Administration (SSA) handles Medicare enrollment. When a person is ready to enroll in Medicare, they will do so through the SSA.

Various organizations can help people navigate the Medicare enrollment process, including SHIP, the CMS, and the SSA. Navigating the Medicare system and enrolling in the right plans at the right ...

What are my Medicare insurance options? Whether you qualify at 62 or another age, you have several coverage options when you first join Medicare or are switching plans during the annual open ...