The annual enrollment period for Medicare — government-supported health benefits for retirees — starts Oct. 15.

It's a big misconception that once you enroll in Medicare, you can expect your healthcare expenses to decline. For many people, the opposite happens. That's not just because of the many expenses ...

A Medigap plan supplements Original Medicare. It's an option if you're not happy with your Medicare Advantage plan or if it was canceled this year. Here’s how to decide if you should switch.

Your initial Medicare enrollment window begins three months before the month of your 65th birthday and ends three months after that month. If you're still covered by a group health plan during that ...

Every fall, Medicare beneficiaries can review and adjust their selections for the coming year to ensure their plan still fits their health care needs. That’s because Medicare Part D prescription drug ...

There are limited ways you can change your Original Medicare elections after annual open enrollment has closed.

Common Medicare myths can trigger lifetime penalties and higher costs. Learn the truths about eligibility, enrollment, ...

Avoiding these common Medicare missteps can protect your care, your costs and your long-term financial stability.

Medicare open enrollment opens on Oct. 15 and ends on Dec. 7. During this period, beneficiaries are able to change their coverage. Robert Powell, host of Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement podcast, ...

Anne Marie D. Lee is an editor for CBS MoneyWatch. She writes about topics including personal finance, the workplace, travel and social media. Seniors have one more day to make changes to their ...

Medicare late enrollment penalties are no joke. They can increase your monthly premium substantially for the rest of your life. That's right: If you miss the window, the government can penalize you ...

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period begins Oct. 15 and, given the COVID-19 pandemic, financial planners are urging beneficiaries to review and choose the plan that best suits their health care ...