In a focus group this past spring, seniors gave it to us straight: When you’re making an important decision like choosing your next Medicare plan, it’s hard to trust your health and financial ...

A person can sign up for Original Medicare (parts A and B) online when they turn 65. To apply online, a person will need to visit the Social Security Administration’s website to start the process.

Medicare open enrollment has officially closed, but Americans on a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan now have the option to switch ...

Dear Toni: I’m turning 65 in July and not receiving my Social Security check. Last week I tried to open a “My Social Security” account to enroll in Medicare online and discovered that my Social ...

Dear Toni: My Medicare starts Oct. 1 and I received my first bill, due on Sept. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for three months (Oct. 1-Dec. 31) and is over $525. I have more than $10,000 on my ...

Don't miss the December 7 deadline to change your Medicare Advantage or Part D plan. Follow our simple 5-step checklist to ...

In Medicare, online tools such as the Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) help streamline the enrollment of doctors and healthcare organizations. This makes it easier for them to ...

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Millions face Medicare decisions each year, but many don’t take advantage of tools that can save them money and stress. Insurance marketing often overshadows unbiased options like SHIP, leaving people ...

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 turned 65 in June, 2 years ago and did not enroll in ...

The best time to think about your parents' Medicare is when they're healthy. Medical care becomes a bigger part of life as we age and having a Plan B for managing that care is necessary to ensure your ...

However, starting on January 1, 2025, people may need to be in a medical facility or office in a rural location to access certain telehealth services rather than being able to access them from any ...