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

There are limited ways you can change your Original Medicare elections after annual open enrollment has closed.

Every year, Medicare has a window in which beneficiaries can review and change certain parts of their coverage. According to the official site, ...

Shakeups paint a mixed picture for Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, while premiums and deductibles for ...

It's important to understand the ins and outs of this key program. But there are some aspects of Medicare you may not be so ...

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.

Most Americans know they’ll use Medicare someday but figuring out exactly when you qualify and what it covers isn’t always ...

If you're going to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan for 2026, it's crucial to choose the right one. Avoiding these big ...

The Medicare open enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7, during which time older adults can enroll in or change their current health insurance plans. There are slightly fewer Medicare ...

Medicare’s prescription drug coverage will change in important ways in 2025, as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. So it’s especially important to evaluate your current coverage choices ...

AARP weighs in with some important thoughts about how people can tackle these concerns — in particular, for those who are ...

Medicare has several key periods. This includes the Initial Enrollment Period, when a person can first sign up. During the General Enrollment Period and Open Enrollment Period, a person can switch or ...