A person can sign up for Original Medicare (parts A and B) online when they turn 65. To apply online, a person will need to visit the Social Security Administration’s website to start the process.

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In some cases, a person automatically qualifies for Original Medicare. In other instances, a person must apply for Medicare and will need certain documents, such as a birth certificate and driver’s ...

Applying for retirement benefits can be confusing, and it's all too easy to end up with permanent cuts to your benefits As a certified financial planner, Sherry Finkel Murphy thought she was ...

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