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 ...

You don't have to use the Medicare insurance; you can still use your work coverage, but you have to sign up and defer coverage.

Are you planning to enroll in Medicare for the first time? Enrollment is done through Social Security, although some people with retirement or disability benefits will find themselves automatically ...

If you have already been receiving Social Security benefits for at least four months when you turn 65, you’ll automatically ...

One drawback of Medicare Advantage over original Medicare is that plan participants are typically limited to a specific provider network. Going outside of your plan's network could mean getting less ...

We Can Help You, Inc. provides free Medicare education, tools, and access to licensed agents, helping Americans turning 65 ...

An updated guide to timing, parts, costs and coordination so you don’t get stuck with penalties or surprises at 65.

With copays and high out-of-pocket-maximums, a zero-premium plan can end up being very expensive if you get sick.

During the Medicare annual enrollment period (AEP) for 2026 plans, you can expect changes in premiums and out-of-pocket costs ...