It's important to know how Medicare really works.

Why pay more for Medicare than you have to?

Older Americans enrolling or reenrolling in Medicare this fall will face an evolving landscape shaped by rising health care costs, fewer plan options, and new federal rules set to take effect in 2026.

If a person gets federal employee health benefits (FEHB) as a retiree, they can choose whether to enroll in Medicare Part B. If they do, their FEHB premiums stay the same, but there may be some ...

Enrolling in Medicare on time could save you money down the line. Buying supplemental insurance is crucial, but get your timing right. Certain Medicare costs apply universally, and it's important to ...

Dear Toni: I discovered my mother, Sarah, who is 67, never enrolled in Medicare Part B or a Part D prescription drug plan when she turned 65. She enrolled in Medicare Part A, which doesn’t have a ...

Medicare open enrollment, which lasts until Dec. 7, lets beneficiaries change their health coverage for 2026. During this time, beneficiaries may switch from original Medicare to Medicare Advantage or ...

Most federal employees and annuitants know they are eligible for Medicare benefits at age 65. What’s less clear is how and when to enroll in the different parts of Medicare. Here’s what to keep in ...