The annual enrollment period for Medicare — government-supported health benefits for retirees — starts Oct. 15.

Medicare open enrollment has officially closed, but Americans on a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan now have the option to switch ...

Dear Toni: I turned 65 in February and did not enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan. I have been told that I must wait until October for Medicare’s enrollment time. I need help now because I ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. “H.R. 3467, To amend title XVIII to reform the Medicare ...

Medicare Advantage, a private alternative to traditional Medicare, offers extra benefits and low monthly premiums. However, ...

A Medigap plan supplements Original Medicare. It's an option if you're not happy with your Medicare Advantage plan or if it was canceled this year. Here’s how to decide if you should switch.

Today, Dec. 7, is the open enrollment deadline for millions of older adults who will decide between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Critics warn of risks in the latter.

Special needs plans (SNPs) enrollment is rising and now accounts for 21% of all MA enrollees. According to a new KFF report, that's up from 13% in 2018, when SNPs became a permanent fixture in the ...

Millions face Medicare decisions each year, but many don’t take advantage of tools that can save them money and stress. Insurance marketing often overshadows unbiased options like SHIP, leaving people ...

In August, my husband and I enrolled in a Medicare Supplement, which has not paid a medical claim because we were in a Medicare Advantage plan when we applied for the Medicare Supplement. We could not ...

In August, my husband and I enrolled in a Medicare Supplement, which has not paid a medical claim because we were in a Medicare Advantage plan when we applied for the Medicare Supplement. We could not ...