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.

These 7 Medicare mistakes can follow you for the rest of your life, costing you money, limiting coverage options, and causing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. The start of the Medicare Open Enrollment Period revealed major changes ...

Medicare Advantage enrollment has been on a steady climb for the past two decades following changes in policy designed to encourage a robust role for private plan options in Medicare. After a period ...

It's a big misconception that once you enroll in Medicare, you can expect your healthcare expenses to decline. For many people, the opposite happens. That's not just because of the many expenses ...

Medicare isn't a "set it and forget it" program. Coverage that worked well one year may not be so great in others. Changes ...

Listen and subscribe to Decoding Retirement on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. More than 65 million Americans will face pivotal choices about their health ...

Medicare open enrollment begins today and runs through Dec. 7. During this time, you can make changes to your Medicare coverage for 2026. It's important to understand how open enrollment works and ...

If you don’t enroll in Medicare Part A when you first become eligible, you may face a late enrollment penalty when you do ultimately enroll. There are set times during the year — and during a person’s ...

Certain life events can trigger a Medicare special enrollment period (SEP). For example, a SEP can begin if you move and your new location affects your coverage or if you become eligible for special ...

Every time Medicare open enrollment comes around, millions of older adults wrestle with the same annual dilemma: stick with ...

Medicare's open enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 every year. This gives you a prime opportunity to make changes to your coverage. Switching plans could save you money and give you ...