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Annual Election Period (AEP), October 15 and December 7, is the time each year when you can review your coverage and make changes to your...

Are you trying to choose the right Medicare plan and finding that the deeper you go the more complicated Medicare gets? It’s like a proverbial...

Q: Do I need to sign up for Medicare at 65 if I’m still working? A: Medicare eligibility begins at age 65, and signing up...

Summary: You have several options when the time comes for you to enroll in Medicare. For some people, Medicare enrollment is automatic, while for others,...

  Generally, Medicare is available for people age 65 or older, younger people with disabilities and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring...

As a Medicare patient, you’re entitled to privacy concerning who can see your medical records and under what conditions. But there are some occasions when...

If your doctor recommends an MRI scan to examine or diagnose a medical issue, you’re going to want to know whether the cost of the...

If you’ve been told by your doctor that you may be at high risk for colorectal cancer, or if you’re approaching an age at which...

Shingles is a viral disease that affects around 1 million people each year in the U.S. Although it can affect people at any stage of life, it’s...

Medicare Articles News & Media Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on print What is Medicare Part D?...

Medicare beneficiaries who are admitted to a hospital for care are covered under Medicare Part A, which covers inpatient care, hospice care, nursing home care, and...

Acupuncture is a form of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) in which the practitioner uses tiny needles inserted into the patient’s skin to offer pain relief and...

Most public sector employees earn Medicare benefits through payroll taxes. These taxes are applied during each pay cycle and count toward an employee’s eligibility for Medicare....

Medicare Advantage plans are individual health care plans offered by private insurers that supplement your Original Medicare policy. They are required to include all of the benefits...

Dental health is an important part of your overall well-being, no matter your age or health status. Dental professionals recommend getting a check-up every six months —...

There’s a lot of misleading information about Medicare out there, and when you’re trying to choose a policy or figure out what your plan covers,...

Many Americans look forward to being covered by Medicare when they turn 65. Others have an employer-based health insurance plan and would prefer to delay their enrollment...

Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, is a supplemental policy option that offers more complete coverage than Original Medicare Parts A & B. Medigap comes in 10...

A Medicare Cost Plan is an alternative to a Medicare Advantage or Medigap policy that is only available in some counties in the U.S. Like Medicare Advantage,...

In most U.S. states – except for Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin – residents over 65 have 10 Medicare Supplement Insurance plans to choose from. These are plans...