October is recognized as National Financial Planning Month (at least according to certified financial planners).

If you want to enroll in Medicare Part B, you can do so when you first become eligible for Medicare via the Social Security Administration (SSA) website. This is the quickest sign-up option.

Medicare Part B is part of Original Medicare, which is an insurance plan that the United States federal government offers. Part B covers medical care and supplies for diagnosing, treating, and ...

Federal annuitants enrolling in Medicare Part B face many healthcare expenses: FEHB and Part B premiums, potential Part B and Part D Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts (IRMAA), and ...

If a person does not sign up for Medicare Part B when they become eligible, they may have to pay a late enrollment penalty. Individuals typically become eligible for Medicare when they turn 65 years ...

The main Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from October 15 through December 7. During this time, those already enrolled in original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan can make changes to their ...

Dear Toni: On April 1, I went to the local Social Security office to apply for my Social Security check and Medicare Part B, since I am turning 70 on April 20. On April 11, I received a letter stating ...

Medicare Part B is medical insurance. Original Medicare forms when combining Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B. People often enroll in Part A and Part B together when they first become eligible ...