Medicare open enrollment starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. Here's what to sign up for and what to avoid.

Discover how Medicare provides healthcare to those 65 and older. Learn about eligibility, coverage options, and how to enroll in this U.S. government program.

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Medicare, the federal health insurance program designed primarily for adults age 65 and older, can seem like an alphabet soup of parts. Medicare Part A and Part B, also known as “original Medicare,” ...

Dear Readers: It's the time of year when seniors or those who care for them need to be doing some Medicare housekeeping. The Insurance Department is gearing up for the Medicare Part D annual ...

Each year, Medicare beneficiaries are given the opportunity to select a new plan for the upcoming year during the Open Enrollment Period. This year, Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and will run ...

Medicare's open enrollment period takes place every fall. It begins on Oct. 15 and lasts until Dec. 7. During this time, current enrollees can make changes to their prescription drug coverage. And ...

You can sign up for a Medicare Part D drug plan when initially eligible for Original Medicare. There’s a 3-month period starting when your Medicare parts A and B become active. During this time, you ...

Medicare Part D, an optional component of Medicare, helps beneficiaries pay for generic and name-brand prescription drugs. A Low Income Subsidy (LIS) can provide financial support to enrollees with ...

Stuck in a costly Medicare Part D plan? High drug prices and coverage issues aren't the end. Learn steps you can take now to ...

A new Part D plan could save you money on prescriptions. Figure out if your medication needs are changing, and whether your current drug plan is changing, too. Use Medicare's plan finder to assess ...