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Get Medicare drug coverage (Part D) when you’re first eligible: Even if you don’t take prescription drugs now, you should ...

Medigap Plan D is one of 10 Medicare supplement plans that cover out-of-pocket costs remaining after Medicare coverage applies. This plan offers broad coverage but doesn’t cover the Part B deductible, ...

Medicare’s open enrollment period started on Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7 this year. You can now comparison-shop your Medicare coverage, which can include Part D prescription drug plans, Medicare ...

Turning 65 opens the door to Medicare - but it also starts a few important countdowns. Missing key enrollment windows could make getting coverage more expensive or, in some cases, harder to find.

Medicare supplement plans, also called Medigap plans, don’t require you to have a primary care physician (PCP) because these plans do not directly cover healthcare costs. Instead, they help cover ...

A Medicare Advantage Plan, also known as Part C, is a government plan that groups Parts A, B and D, while offering additional benefits such as dental, vision or even hearing. These plans are run by ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. The start of the Medicare Open Enrollment Period revealed major changes ...

I have decided to retire when I turn 65 in February and need to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B. My husband, Harry, is 74 and he enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B when he turned 65, remaining on my ...