In some cases, a person automatically qualifies for Original Medicare. In other instances, a person must apply for Medicare and will need certain documents, such as a birth certificate and driver’s ...

Open enrollment for Medicare starts soon, so it’s time to start thinking about what’s next for your healthcare. The public insurance is for people 65 and older, although some younger people who have ...

Eligible Americans can enroll in Medicare online via the SSA website. Here's a step-by-step guide to enroll in Medicare.

Generally, the federal health insurance program Medicare is linked to the age of 65, when most U.S. citizens become eligible to enroll. However, this rule is not absolute. There are specific ...

Let’s discuss how to apply online, along with a few problems we are discovering in helping others apply for Medicare at ...

Jeffrey Levine from Buckingham Wealth Partners answers readers' questions about social security and Medicare. How long must I wait to apply for Social Security and Medicare Part A after contributing ...

Question: A man from Reynolds writes: "I am a farmer still working and I don't plan to retire any time soon. I will be 65 soon. My insurance agent tells me that his insurance company requires me to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. We’ve all been reading about the problems with Social ...