In a focus group this past spring, seniors gave it to us straight: When you’re making an important decision like choosing your next Medicare plan, it’s hard to trust your health and financial ...

A person can sign up for Original Medicare (parts A and B) online when they turn 65. To apply online, a person will need to visit the Social Security Administration’s website to start the process.

Dear Toni: My Medicare starts Oct. 1 and I received my first bill, due on Sept. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for three months (Oct. 1-Dec. 31) and is over $525. I have more than $10,000 on my ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. I’m turning 65 in July and not receiving Social Security yet ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. I turned 65 in June, 2 years ago and did not enroll in ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Medicare’s annual enrollment period opens Oct. 15, ushering in the season when older adults are flooded with ads and flyers about various Medicare plans. Two upcoming virtual ...

In Medicare, online tools such as the Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) help streamline the enrollment of doctors and healthcare organizations. This makes it easier for them to ...

Each fall, The Oregonian/OregonLive publishes Medicare plan comparison grids, with star ratings, to help readers choose the best Medicare plan for them during open enrollment, which is taking place ...

Your Medicare number, which is different from your Social Security number, is essential for your identification. You can find your Medicare number on your physical Medicare card, through your online ...

However, starting on January 1, 2025, people may need to be in a medical facility or office in a rural location to access certain telehealth services rather than being able to access them from any ...

Dear Toni: I’m turning 65 in July and not receiving my Social Security check. Last week I tried to open a “My Social Security” account to enroll in Medicare online and discovered that my Social ...