If these numbers worry you, it’s important to know what those expenses are so you can take steps to get ready and have the funds to pay when the time comes.

In simple terms, Medicare is affordable government health insurance that you get when you turn 65. If you're under 65, you can get Medicare if you have Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), kidney failure ...

Patient advocates say they frequently hear from people who thought they didn’t need to sign up for Medicare when they turned 65 because they had group health coverage. That delay sometimes forces ...

As the government shutdown continues, Congress can’t come to terms on spending, including for Medicaid. It’s easy to confuse Medicare with Medicaid, but there are several key differences. Here’s what ...

Medicare Advantage open enrollment is available for enrollees from now through March 31. What experts say you should know about your options.

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period begins Oct. 15, giving roughly 69 million beneficiaries the opportunity to make changes to their health coverage. Coverage for any changes will begin on Jan. 1 ...

Many seniors who are 65 and over rely on Medicare to provide them with healthcare coverage, and with good reason. Medicare is ...