Many federal retirees wonder whether their Federal Employees Health Benefits coverage changes when they become eligible for Medicare at age 65. One of the most common concerns is whether FEHB reduces ...

Turning 65 should feel liberating, a milestone marking decades of hard work finally rewarded with Medicare coverage. Yet for ...

Timing is critical for benefits and to avoid a penalty for not signing up when you are first eligible. There are several triggers for eligibility, but this column will focus only on age eligibility.

Turning 65 should feel like crossing a finish line, a moment to celebrate decades of hard work and finally step into retirement. Instead, for many Americans, it becomes a frantic scramble through ...

Dear Toni: I was hospitalized in November 2025 for a triple bypass surgery, and I plan to retire when I turn 65 in April. Last week, I talked with the office manager at my cardiologist’s office about ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. On November 14, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ...

Medicare Part B drug negotiations in 2028 pose challenges for providers, requiring new payment systems and strategies to ensure patient access, explained H. John Beardsley, MBA, of CoverMyMeds, and ...

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