If you are turning 65 in 2026, you have a critical seven-month window to sign up for Medicare — and missing it can be an expensive mistake. While some people are enrolled automatically, millions of ...

Advertising from Medicare agents and brokers begins dribbling into your mailbox about six to eight months before you turn 65. Many offer a free lunch or dinner along with an educational session, but ...

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 ...

Whether you are still working or planning to retire this year, understanding the 2026 late penalties for Parts A, B and D is ...

Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage? Here's how to make sense of open enrollment. There are big differences between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Every fall, your mailbox overflows ...

You may first sign up for Medicare during a period that begins 3 months before your 65th birthday and ends 3 months afterward. There are other set enrollment periods throughout the year where you may ...

Many Americans choose to retire overseas — for the warmer weather, the lower cost of living or the new cultural experience.

Whether you're just signing up for Medicare, considering switching plans or helping a loved one navigate Medicare health insurance, comparing supplement plans is an important part of the process.

When Alyne Diamond fell off a horse in August 2023 and broke her back, her employer-based health plan through UnitedHealthcare covered her emergency care in Aspen, Colorado. It also covered related ...