In 2025, Medicare beneficiaries pay $185 per month for their Part B premiums. This is up a little more than $10 over the $174 ...

Medicare can feel complicated when you first join. Original Medicare (Parts A and B) helps pay for hospital and medical care, ...

Medicare costs are rising significantly in 2026, with Part B premiums set for one of the largest hikes in the program's ...

Dear Toni: I am turning 65 on April 4, working part time and not eligible for employer benefits, so I need Medicare. A friend gave me confusing advice about enrolling, saying that the seven-month ...

Dear Toni: I am retiring in February when I turn 65 and will need to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B with a supplement and a Part D prescription drug plan. My husband, James, is 72 and has heart ...

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 ...

A person will typically become eligible for Medicare Part B when they turn 65 years of age. However, some people may qualify sooner if they have certain medical conditions. Medicare Part B is the part ...

Are you planning to enroll in Medicare for the first time? You can sign up only during specified times of the year. Enrollment is done through Social Security, although some people with retirement or ...

Medicare beneficiaries face higher costs, reduced services, and possible cuts to the program at large—but there’s good news ...

Individuals need to pay a late enrollment penalty if they do not enroll in Medicare Part B when they become eligible. Online resources can help them calculate how much this fee will be. If a person ...

If a person declines Medicare Part A or misses enrollment when they first become eligible, they could face penalties for late enrollment. There are set periods each year when people can enroll in the ...

Consumers have one major defense against rising costs, shrinking provider networks and disappearing benefits: Medicare’s fall ...