Medicare is the U.S. health insurance program for people 65 and older. Here's how to apply for Medicare and when to begin the ...

Turning 65 can be daunting in more ways than one. For many North Carolinians, the weeks before their birthday are accompanied by a deluge of advertisements and mailings for various Medicare plans. The ...

Beneficiaries must navigate critical changes in Medicare costs for 2026. Experts urge proactive review during the current ...

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Choose wisely, experts say, when you pick your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan for 2025. What's in the formulary ...

About 68.5 million Americans are currently enrolled in some type of Medicare plan, with about 90% of enrollees being over age 65, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. When you ...

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 ...

A higher-than-expected first Medicare bill can be a surprise for many people. This often happens because the bill covers more than just one month's premium or includes additional surcharges or ...