Medicare open enrollment is now active for eligible adults. Navigating the enrollment process can be challenging. Here is a toolkit of resources that might make the process less stressful. Additional ...

Turning 65 begins the process of taking one of two major medical insurance paths, which each have a thicket of choices. The 67 million Americans eligible for Medicare make an important decision every ...

According to Medicare.gov, more than 66 million Americans rely on Medicare for their health coverage. For many, Medicare is a safety net that helps them pay for care as their needs grow well into ...

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any financial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social Security survivor benefit and is having a hard time paying her Medicare ...

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A Medicare advocate can help you understand Medicare and your rights under the various plans. They can also help with coverage, enrollment, appeals, and eligibility for other programs. It is important ...

Prescription medications can become a big expense in retirement, especially for seniors on fixed incomes. The Medicare Extra Help program offers meaningful relief to those who qualify, yet many older ...

Medicare Extra Help is a federal assistance program that helps people with limited incomes pay for the costs of Medicare prescription drugs. Medicare Extra Help is not a Medicare policy. Instead, the ...

If a parent is not automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A, you can help them enroll during their initial enrollment period (IEP). You can access enrollment options through the Social Security ...

Medicare’s open enrollment for 2025 benefits runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Help with the sometimes-complicated process is available in Oregon for no charge. The Senior Health Insurance Benefits ...

According to Medicare.gov, more than 66 million Americans rely on Medicare for their health coverage. For many, Medicare is a safety net that helps them pay for care as their needs grow well into ...