Signing up for Medicare is a two-part process where you first enroll in the government program through the Social Security Administration, which confirms your eligibility. Next, you'll choose your ...

Medicare Part B is medical insurance. Original Medicare forms when combining Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B. People often enroll in Part A and Part B together when they first become eligible ...

Think turning 65 is just about cake and retirement parties? Think again. There's paperwork waiting in the wings that could cost you thousands if you miss it. Most people assume Medicare enrollment is ...

Medicare Part B is part of Original Medicare, which is an insurance plan that the United States federal government offers. Part B covers medical care and supplies for diagnosing, treating, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. On November 8, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ...

Dear Toni: My husband, Steven, has been laid off from a company he worked with for over 20 years. His employer is downsizing, and May 31 will be his last day. Steve is 68, enrolled in Medicare Part A ...

Dear Toni: On April 1, I went to the local Social Security office to apply for my Social Security check and Medicare Part B, since I am turning 70 on April 20. On April 11, I received a letter stating ...

Medicare Part B covers outpatient care. The cost of Part B is increasing substantially in 2026. For seniors on Social Security, that increase will eat into their upcoming cost-of-living adjustment. We ...

If you want to enroll in Medicare Part B, you can do so when you first become eligible for Medicare via the Social Security Administration (SSA) website. This is the quickest sign-up option.