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

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

The caller ID lies. Learn to spot the 9 official-sounding benefits calls that are actually sophisticated scams.

If you're a retiree who is currently receiving traditional Medicare, you need to be aware that a major change is coming in ...

Lower prices from the third round of talks among Medicare and manufacturers will be announced in the fall but won’t go into ...

Social Security retirees are getting a benefits increase in 2026. Retirees will receive a 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment to help benefits keep pace with inflation. Medicare premiums are going to cost ...

The Social Security Administration has released its holiday hours for 2025, and beneficiaries will be able to access services on Wednesday and Friday. However, on Christmas Day, local offices will be ...

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Prescription medications can become a big expense in retirement, especially for seniors on fixed incomes. The Medicare Extra Help program offers meaningful relief to those who qualify, yet many older ...

Social Security beneficiaries receive an annual COLA based on average inflation rates from the prior year. This cost is rising faster than the annual COLA, and it cuts directly into many retirees' ...

A previous version of this column incorrectly characterized the HeyMOE tool as powered by AI. The column has been updated. Choosing the right Medicare coverage, deciding whether to buy a ...

Medicare premium increases are expected to reduce the 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026. Medicare Part A costs, including the inpatient hospital deductible, are set to rise in ...