In some cases, a person automatically qualifies for Original Medicare. In other instances, a person must apply for Medicare and will need certain documents, such as a birth certificate and driver’s ...

Enrollment in Medicare is automatic if you get Social Security. Otherwise, you need to apply for Medicare. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

You have several ways to check the status of your Medicare application. Depending on the plan you’re applying for, you may be able to use an online portal, call customer service, or make an ...

If you’re over 65, you qualify for Medicare, a federally funded program that also covers those under 65 with certain disabilities. Medicaid is a state-administered federal health insurance program for ...

Let’s discuss how to enroll online, along with a few of the problems we are discovering when helping others apply for ...

Question: A man from Rock Island writes: "I will be 65 in a few months. I am still working full-time and plan to continue working indefinitely. I make a substantial salary. My employer requires me to ...

Most federal employees and annuitants know they are eligible for Medicare benefits at age 65. What’s less clear is how and when to enroll in the different parts of Medicare. Here’s what to keep in ...

If you’re among the more than 6 million Americans relying on Original Medicare, you’ll soon face an operational shift that could change how certain medical services are approved and paid for. While ...

Dear Toni: I had no problem opening a My Social Security account to enroll in Medicare because I knew those answers. But filling out the application for Medicare was another story. I had a problem ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. We’ve all been reading about the problems with Social ...