Dear Toni: My husband, Jay, retired six years ago when he turned 65. He enrolled in Medicare Part A only and decided to delay Part B since I put him on my employer’s group health plan. Recently, I ...

Question: My spouse is planning to retire mid-June. I have Medicare Part A but never signed up for Part B, as she carried our insurance. What are my steps? Answer: Retirement is such an exciting time!

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.

Question: I got a letter from Medicare (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS) saying that I might need to sign up for Medicare Part B. I have coverage through my employer, so do I still need ...

The rapidly rising premium for Part B, which covers retirees’ outpatient services, reflects the fast pace of growth for ...

Medicare Part B premiums are often deducted directly from Social Security checks, and therefore affect how much of an ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. I’m losing the battle with Social Security about me and my ...

These aren’t minor fees, either. Here are Medicare mistakes that can threaten your retirement security. With Medicare Part A, the late enrollment penalty can add an additional 10% to your monthly ...

Medicare Advantage plans are known for offering extra benefits beyond what original Medicare offers, and one such benefit gaining popularity is the Medicare Part B giveback, sometimes called the ...

You can’t put a price on knowing the correct answer to Medicare quandaries — because with Medicare, what you don’t know will cost you. Here are some responses to “what if” questions recently submitted ...

You will have to pay a late enrollment penalty if you do not enroll in Medicare Part B when you become eligible. Online resources can help you calculate how much this fee will be. If you do not sign ...