Turning 65 can be daunting in more ways than one. For many North Carolinians, the weeks before their birthday are accompanied by a deluge of advertisements and mailings for various Medicare plans. The ...

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.

The open enrollment for Medicare is approaching, but navigating Medicare can be challenging for those who are new to the system. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers to help those who ...

Billions of dollars in Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits like dental, vision, and gym memberships go unused each year.

Yes, even if you have VA coverage. The VA itself encourages veterans to sign up for Medicare when they turn 65. Here's what ...

You may first sign up for Medicare during a period that begins 3 months before your 65th birthday and ends 3 months afterward. There are other set enrollment periods throughout the year where you may ...

You might assume that as long as you're willing to pay your copay or deductible, Medicare will cover every health-related ...

To qualify for home healthcare under Medicare, you’ll need to show that you are “homebound” due to illness and injury via a doctor’s examination and recommendation. However, you’ll first need to be ...

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