GoodRx notes it’s a good idea to explore your health insurance options before you quit your job and employment-based coverage ...

Beneficiaries’ initial enrollment choices, whether active or passive, tend to have long-lasting implications because ...

Why are there limited enrollment periods for those on Medicare? Why aren’t people able to switch insurance carriers anytime ...

As retirement nears, many Americans worry about the future of Social Security and Medicare. These programs are essential for ...

Medicare and Medicaid have both been making the rounds in the news and on social media during the budget discussions in the House of Representatives. The House has now passed the budget by a vote of ...

Medical alert systems are vital to helping many older adults maintain their independence. As we age, the added peace of mind ...

Here, we examine some of the most common misconceptions associated with Medicare and separate facts from fiction.

the open enrollment period, also known as the annual election period, runs from October 15 through December 7. During this period, you can: — Review, adjust or switch your Medicare plans ...

The Medicare initial enrollment period (IEP) is the first time you can enroll in Medicare. If you miss your IEP, you can still enroll in Medicare but may need to pay late enrollment penalties.

If a person declines Medicare Part A or misses enrollment when they first become eligible, they could face penalties for late enrollment. There are set periods each year when people can enroll in ...

You can usually qualify for Medicare when you turn 65 years old or earlier due to a disability. Each year, during the open enrollment period and at certain other times, you can enroll or alter ...