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 ...

If you've just celebrated your 65th birthday or it's coming up in the next year, your mailbox is probably full of postcards, flyers and letters about your eligibility for Medicare. It' ...

For many individuals, state-run assistance programs can help cover certain Medicare costs, including premiums. Eligibility criteria vary, but your monthly income and resource level are two important ...

The open enrollment period for Medicare begins Sunday, Oct. 15, and there are several ways to find free counseling and assistance in Indiana. This is the time of year when those who have Medicare can ...

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Original Medicare (Part A and B) doesn’t provide housing assistance or cover the cost of nursing homes, long-term care facilities, or housing assistance programs. However, it does cover certain ...

Doctors, hospitals and other health providers could see delays in Medicare and Medicaid payments during a longer-term shutdown.

If a person with Original Medicare disagrees with Medicare’s coverage decision, payment decision, or payment amount, they can complete and submit a Medicare appeal form. When a doctor, healthcare ...

Medicare prescription drug plans generally cover semaglutide in pill form. These plans include Part D and Medicare Advantage plans with drug benefits. Semaglutide is a type of drug called a ...