Medicare's Open Enrollment period for 2026 officially begins this week on October 15, 2025, offering current beneficiaries a ...

Annual changes in Medicare rules, costs and benefits can be challenging, but for the more than 68 million Americans 65 and ...

Enrolling in Medicare should be at the top of the to-do list if you’re about to turn 65. When people start collecting Social Security at age 65, they are automatically enrolled in Medicare. However, ...

Medicare is funded through mandatory spending, keeping it safe from government shutdowns. The Medicare enrollment process ...

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.

In this installment of "Ask The Hammer," Jeffrey Levine from Buckingham Wealth Partners answers a reader's question about Social Security and Medicare. How long must I wait to apply for Social ...

For many older adults, the cost of Medicare can be overwhelming so how can you help offset the costs of premiums, deductibles, and copayments, which can quickly accumulate? The iss ...

With our nation’s daily record-setting surge of people turning 65, a question asked more frequently than ever is: “Should I enroll in Medicare if I am still working?” As more people continue working ...

In some cases, a person automatically qualifies for Original Medicare. In other instances, a person must apply for Medicare and will need certain documents, such as a birth certificate and driver’s ...