Medicare Extra Help is a federal assistance program that helps people with limited incomes pay for the costs of Medicare prescription drugs. Medicare Extra Help is not a Medicare policy. Instead, the ...

I am turning 65 in March 2021 and I was surprised when Social Security told me to go online to sign up. Due to COVID-19 there is not a local Social Security office open that can help me if I have a ...

Enrolling in Medicare should be at the top of the to-do list if you’re about to turn 65. When people start collecting Social Security at age 65, they are automatically enrolled in Medicare. However, ...

As you become eligible for Medicare, you must take a few important steps. If you’re not receiving Social Security benefits, you’ll need to complete additional measures, and it’s important to enroll ...

The final week of Medicare enrollment is when small decisions can lock in big financial consequences for 2026, from your ...

You can contact Medicare or Social Security to check the status of your Part A or Part B application. For Part C, Part D, or Medigap applications, you must contact the insurance company directly. You ...

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Medicare Part B Premiums Are Rising in 2026. Here's What to Expect. Medicare Part B covers outpatient care. The cost of Part B is increasing substantially in 2026. For seniors on Social Security, that ...

Jeffrey Levine from Buckingham Wealth Partners answers readers' questions about social security and Medicare. How long must I wait to apply for Social Security and Medicare Part A after contributing ...