You don't have to use the Medicare insurance; you can still use your work coverage, but you have to sign up and defer coverage.

Turning 65 can be daunting, especially when it comes to enrolling in Medicare, the federal program that provides health ...

Go to www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare and select “Sign up for Medicare.” Or, call 800-633-4227. Although there’s no firm deadline, Medicare recommends applying three months before you turn 65. You will ...

Are you planning to enroll in Medicare for the first time? Enrollment is done through Social Security, although some people with retirement or disability benefits will find themselves automatically ...

The government requires you to sign up for Medicare at the age of 65. You don’t have to use the insurance if you’re still ...

It's worth noting, though, that most Medicare Advantage plans will pay for dental care, eye exams, and hearing aids. On top ...

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Medicare’s open enrollment period starts October 15. Making the correct choices when you initially sign up for Medicare — and every year when you must review your drug coverage — could save ...

When it's time to sign up for Medicare, you might find the process daunting due to all of the different options. Navigating through the sea of information is crucial, ...

Private Medicare Advantage can include more types of coverage than traditional plans, but it doesn't necessarily deliver more ...

Turning 65 can be daunting in more ways than one. For many North Carolinians, the weeks before their birthday are accompanied by a deluge of advertisements and mailings for various Medicare plans. The ...