If you do not sign up for Medicare Part B when you become eligible, you may have to pay a late enrollment penalty. You will typically become eligible for Medicare when you turn 65 years old. If you do ...

Turning 65 can be daunting in more ways than one. For many North Carolinians, the weeks before their birthday are accompanied by a deluge of advertisements and mailings for various Medicare plans. The ...

Medicare Part B is medical insurance. Original Medicare forms when combining Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B. People often enroll in Part A and Part B together when they first become eligible ...

Question: I got a letter from Medicare (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS) saying that I might need to sign up for Medicare Part B. I have coverage through my employer, so do I still need ...

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 ...

If you’re a federal employee approaching retirement, you’ve probably heard mixed advice about whether to sign up for Medicare Part B at age 65. Many retirees with Federal Employees Health Benefits ...

Your initial window to enroll in Medicare starts three months before the month of your 65th birthday and ends three months ...

You will have to pay a late enrollment penalty if you do not enroll in Medicare Part B when you become eligible. Online resources can help you calculate how much this fee will be. If you do not sign ...

Missing your Medicare Part B premium is a big deal. You might want to write yourself a little reminder note. Medicare Part B provides essential medical insurance, covering outpatient care and ...

Medicare Part B premiums are jumping nearly 10% in 2026, marking the second-largest increase in program history as 66 million ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. On November 14, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ...

If a person does not sign up for Medicare Part B when they become eligible, they may have to pay a late enrollment penalty. Individuals typically become eligible for Medicare when they turn 65 years ...