Next, you'll choose your coverage and apply for Medicare plans from private insurance companies. Applying for Medicare online can take less than 30 minutes. Depending on when you apply, it can take ...

Toni King is an author and columnist on Medicare and health insurance issues. She has spent nearly 30 years as a top sales ...

Who is the best person to talk to about Medicare? You can apply for Medicare or talk to a customer care representative about your Medicare-related questions at 1-800-Medicare (TTY 1-877-486-2048).

SSA’s new ID verification rule starts April 14, 2025, but won’t apply to SSI, SSDI, or Medicare applicants, who can verify ...

Officials said they would now exempt people who apply for Medicare and disability benefits, as well as supplemental income ...

Social security benefits can act as a financial safety net for both individuals and families. The payments provide cushions ...

With our nation’s daily record-setting surge of people turning 65, a question asked more frequently than ever is: “Should I enroll in Medicare if I am still working?” As more people continue ...

Now my Medicare is costing me $518 for Medicare Part A and $185 for Medicare Part B, totaling $703 a month! I am completely ...

Toni King is an author and columnist on Medicare and health insurance issues. She has spent nearly 30 years as a top sales ...

In February, my husband, James, was laid off and decided to apply for an individual health insurance plan because he is 62 and could not apply for Medicare.

Dear Toni,In February, my husband, James, was laid off and decided to apply for an individual health insurance plan because he is 62 and could not apply for Medicare. I turned 65 in March and am ...