Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews J. Wyatt Koma of Harvard University about his recent paper that explores enrollment ...

Medicare Advantage could become the default health-insurance program for all older adults. A recent proposal in Congress would automatically enroll older adults in a Medicare Advantage plan and then ...

Medicare reimbursement forms are used for beneficiaries to request reimbursement for certain fitness-related items. Learn more here.

When a person applies to Medicare, they are assigned a number that they can use to check their application status online or at a local Social Security office.

A new study reveals that Medigap protection laws significantly affect Medicare plan choices for older adults diagnosed with cancer. Patients in certain states were far more likely to switch from ...

I have Original Medicare with a Supplement. In March, I was ambulanced to the emergency room for heart issues. I had a big surprise when a hospital employee asked me to sign a Medicare form while ...

The majority of voters in a new poll, including those who voted for President Trump, say it is important for the government to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies and that they pref… ...

Extra Help is available to assist with the costs of prescription drugs under Medicare. This program can help with Part D out-of-pocket costs.

Start your Medicare application by filling out the online form from the Social Security Administration, a process that only takes 10 to 30 minutes.

You will need to be a legal resident of the United States for a continuous 5-year period before being eligible for Medicare. Other eligibility criteria also apply.

The U.S. agency that oversees Medicare is taking out questions on enrollment application forms that ask people about their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Learn how surviving spouses can use Social Security's restricted application to maximize benefits and secure financial stability.