If a parent is not automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A, you can help them enroll during their initial enrollment period (IEP). You can access enrollment options through the Social Security ...

If you’re newly eligible for Medicare coverage, you might be wondering how exactly the enrollment process works. The short answer is it depends on the type of plan you’re considering.

If you aren’t automatically enrolled in Original Medicare, you will need to manually enroll. The sign-up process starts 3 months before the month you turn 65 and lasts until 3 months after your ...

You just turned 65 and are eligible for Medicare. Congrats! And also, apologies, because the process of applying can be a beast—seemingly so, anyway. It really shouldn’t be, because you’ve ...

Last week I tried to open a “My Social Security” account to enroll in Medicare online and discovered that my Social Security account is blocked. Two years ago, someone falsely filed for a tax ...

You have a few months around your 65th birthday to apply for Medicare, but is it required? That depends on your current health insurance and employer. Most Americans will enroll in a Medicare or a ...

Dear Toni: I am retiring in February when I turn 65 and will need to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B with a supplement and a Part D prescription drug plan. My husband, James, is 72 and has heart ...

But signing up for Medicare can also feel complicated. That’s because it has several parts, and you need to remember a few deadlines and enrollment periods. Plus, some people are automatically ...

If you haven’t applied for retirement benefits yet, you’ll need to sign up for Medicare when you turn 65. However, if you have health insurance through an employer, you may want to wait to ...