GREENSBORO, N.C. — Social Security and Medicare. They're both government programs, they both are available to you when you're in your 60s, but only one of them-- you HAVE to sign up for. And when I ...

Turning 65 can be daunting in more ways than one. For many North Carolinians, the weeks before their birthday are accompanied by a deluge of advertisements and mailings for various Medicare plans. The ...

Are you planning to enroll in Medicare for the first time? Enrollment is done through Social Security, although some people with retirement or disability benefits will find themselves automatically ...

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 ...

You may be able to delay signing up for Medicare if you’re still working at age 65, but whether it’s the right move will depend on your circumstances. Many, or all, of the products featured on this ...

There's a reason many older employees force themselves to work until they turn 65. Age 65 is when Medicare eligibility typically begins. And many people can't afford to pay for health insurance on ...

Federal retirees who are enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) often wonder whether they also need ...

Medicare eligibility generally begins at 65. While you can get Social Security at the same time, you won’t be eligible for your complete monthly benefit without a reduction. There’s no rule stating ...