The two core elements of Medicare, Part A and Part B, work together to provide health coverage after you turn 65. Neither, ...

The alphabet soup of Medicare — multiple parts and plans, starting with A all the way through N — can be bewildering, especially for those who are newly eligible for Medicare. In this ...

Common Medicare myths can trigger lifetime penalties and higher costs. Learn the truths about eligibility, enrollment, ...

Medicare has special rules for employees, and their spouses, who are covered by an employer’s group health insurance plan.

Most federal employees and annuitants know they are eligible for Medicare benefits at age 65. What’s less clear is how and when to enroll in the different parts of Medicare. Here’s what to keep in ...

October is recognized as National Financial Planning Month (at least according to certified financial planners). October is also traditionally the start of open enrollment season, a time when people ...

Dear Toni: My wife and I will both turn 65 this year, myself in June and her in September. I have signed up for Medicare Part A only, and Carol will enroll in Part A soon. I retired when I turned 63 ...

As the government shutdown continues, Congress can’t come to terms on spending, including for Medicaid. It’s easy to confuse Medicare with Medicaid, but there are several key differences. Here’s what ...

An Explanation of Benefits (EOB) specifically relates to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans. Insurers send EOBs to detail the medical care you’ve received and how the plan covered ...