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 ...

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 ...

The older you get, the more of a concern your health typically becomes—which means your health care decisions become increasingly critical over time. Most older adults end up relying on Medicare—a ...

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 ...

Medicare eligibility generally begins at 65. You may want to delay your enrollment if you have great health insurance through a job. Even though Part A is usually free, you may want to wait if it bars ...

In a landscape where health care choices are complex, selecting the right Medicare supplemental plan is an important decision. From coverage options to cost factors, learn everything you need to ...