Think turning 65 is just about cake and retirement parties? Think again. There's paperwork waiting in the wings that could cost you thousands if you miss it. Most people assume Medicare enrollment is ...

Most people think signing up for Medicare is straightforward. You turn 65, the government enrolls you automatically, and ...

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 ...

Dear Toni: I have a few questions about enrolling in Medicare since I am turning 65 in January: Will my Medicare start automatically in January since I am still working? If I retire when I’m 67, do I ...

Dear Toni: On Nov. 6, when the government was still shut down, I turned in my Medicare enrollment forms signed by my employer to the local Social Security office. I never received anything from Social ...

My sister has collected your articles on Medicare for years and suggested that I contact you about my Medicare issue. I turn 65 on Oct. 20 and am preparing to retire next February. I have a question ...

The Medicare initial enrollment period (IEP) is the first time you can enroll in Medicare. If you miss your IEP, you can still enroll in Medicare but may need to pay late enrollment penalties. The IEP ...

On November 6, when the government was still shut down, I turned in my Medicare enrollment forms signed by my employer to the local Social Security office. I never received anything from Social ...

If you're looking for a change in your Medicare or Medicare Advantage plan, now is your best chance to do it with open enrollment. Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a graduate of the ...