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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Social Security and Medicare. They're both government programs, they both are available to you when you're in your 60s, but only one of them-- you HAVE to sign up for. And when I ...

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 ...

Signing up late for Medicare doesn't just mean waiting to get coverage. It could also result in lifelong surcharges on your ...

Patient advocates say they frequently hear from people who thought they didn’t need to sign up for Medicare when they turned 65 because they had group health coverage. That delay sometimes forces ...

Medicare eligibility generally begins at 65. While you can get Social Security at the same time, you won’t be eligible for your complete monthly benefit without a reduction. There’s no rule stating ...

Medicare Advantage plans tend to offer more coverage, with spending caps. Original Medicare can be augmented via "Medigap" supplemental plans. You can switch between the two options, but not without ...

There's a reason many older employees force themselves to work until they turn 65. Age 65 is when Medicare eligibility typically begins. And many people can't afford to pay for health insurance on ...