The Medicare initial enrollment period (IEP) is the first time you can enroll in Medicare. If you miss your IEP, you can still enroll in Medicare but may need to pay late enrollment penalties. The IEP ...

If you miss Medicare enrollment deadlines, you may have to pay monthly premium penalties. These are the deadlines and the ...

Navigating Medicare Advantage can feel like threading a needle. One missed window now means you might be stuck waiting months to switch plans. Here’s everything you need to know about the multiple ...

Medicare has different enrollment periods throughout the year, where beneficiaries can join, drop, or switch insurance plans. For most people, the Medicare initial enrollment period (IEP) is their ...

Dear Toni: I’m confused about what to do with enrolling in Medicare since I turn 65 on Jan. 5. I’m not sure when is the right time to enroll and what happens if I don’t enroll in a Medicare plan ...

Don't stress yourself about the Medicare open enrollment, aka annual enrollment period, that begins Oct. 15, because you will be in your Medicare initial enrollment period. This is Medicare's special ...

If you don’t enroll in Medicare Part A when you first become eligible, you may face a late enrollment penalty when you do ultimately enroll. There are set times during the year — and during a person’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. You’ve no doubt heard that the Medicare Advantage Open ...

Dear Toni: I turn 65 on Oct. 20 and am preparing to retire in February. I have a question about my enrollment timing. I will work through January to help with the transition of my job responsibilities ...

Medicare is one of the few government programs where a missed deadline can quietly drain your wallet for decades. If you are ...

Original Medicare and Part C plans cannot deny coverage based on preexisting conditions. However, a waiting period for enrolling in Medicare due to preexisting conditions can apply to a Medigap plan.