When you become eligible for Medicare, you can choose to enroll in Part A only or both Part A and Part B. In both instances, you can enroll on the Social Security website. Medicare Part A covers ...

Question: I’m 54 years old and I’ve been disabled for almost two years so I think I’m eligible for Medicare. Do I need to sign up for any parts of Medicare, including drug coverage? Answer: I am ...

I am turning 65 on April 4, working part-time and not eligible for my employer benefits, so I need Medicare. A friend gave me confusing information about enrolling in Medicare saying that the 7-month ...

Here is a rundown of the initial enrollment period timeline: ■ Enroll anytime three months before you turn 65, and your ...

The budget bill signed by President Trump suspended an effort to enroll more low-income older Americans in programs that ...

To qualify for home healthcare under Medicare, you’ll need to show that you are “homebound” due to illness and injury via a doctor’s examination and recommendation. However, you’ll first need to be ...

The CMS automatically mails Medicare cards with a welcome packet to people receiving Social Security benefits before they turn 65. People eligible based on age must enroll before they can receive the ...

Many older Americans have both Medicare and Medicaid at the same time. When someone can claim both, they're known as dual-eligible beneficiaries. To qualify, you need to meet your state's Medicaid ...

I am turning 65 on April 4, working part-time, and not eligible for my employer benefits, so I need Medicare. A friend gave me confusing information about enrolling, saying that the 7-month window is ...