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 ...

Understanding Medicare enrollment is crucial, as missing deadlines can lead to permanent late enrollment penalties and gaps ...

You will have to pay a late enrollment penalty if you do not enroll in Medicare Part B when you become eligible. Online resources can help you calculate how much this fee will be. If you do not sign ...

Are you planning to enroll in Medicare for the first time? Enrollment is done through Social Security, although some people with retirement or disability benefits will find themselves automatically ...

If you do not sign up for Medicare Part B when you become eligible, you may have to pay a late enrollment penalty. You will typically become eligible for Medicare when you turn 65 years old. If you do ...

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 ...

Question: I got a letter from Medicare (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS) saying that I might need to sign up for Medicare Part B. I have coverage through my employer, so do I still need ...

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 ...