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 ...
Most people I know are looking forward to signing up for Medicare just as soon as they can. When you're first eligible for Medicare, you have a seven-month Initial Enrollment Period to sign up for ...
It's time to get your Medicare questions answered if you turn 65 in the next few years. There’s a lot at stake, but you're not alone. The years 2024 through 2027 will be record-breaking for retirement ...
Medicare eligibility generally begins at 65. You may want to delay your enrollment if you have great health insurance through a job. Even though Part A is usually free, you may want to wait if it bars ...
Why pay more for Medicare than you have to?
Q: I have a health insurance policy through The Marketplace, a Health Exchange plan. It covers myself and my spouse. I am turning 65 soon, so what should I do with Medicare? A: The Affordable Care Act ...
Question: “I turned 65 in April 2025, still work, and am on my employer’s high deductible health plan. I called Medicare and asked about signing up but was advised not to sign up for Part A yet, even ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Over half of Medicare beneficiaries opted for Medicare Advantage plans ...