Insurance brokers offer another source of advice, although it’s important to vet them carefully. Some brokers call themselves ...

One big perk of Medicare Advantage is that these plans tend to offer supplemental benefits beyond what original Medicare ...

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 ...

Medicare Part D drug plans use formularies to group medications into different tiers. The lower the tier, the lower the ...

You may not be taking prescription drugs when you sign up for Medicare at age 65, or when your work coverage ends, but ...

An updated guide to timing, parts, costs and coordination so you don’t get stuck with penalties or surprises at 65.

One drawback of Medicare Advantage over original Medicare is that plan participants are typically limited to a specific ...

Both plans offer healthcare coverage but differ greatly when it comes to accessing care. Learn how they work, benefits and ...

Medicare enrollees who buy the optional Part D drug benefit may see substantial premium price hikes — potentially up to $50 a month — when they shop for next year’s coverage. Such drug plans are used ...