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 ...

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 ...

Medicare Advantage, a private alternative to traditional Medicare, offers extra benefits and low monthly premiums. However, prior authorizations and claim denials complicate this increasingly popular ...

Medicare doesn't cover all senior healthcare costs and lacks some services found in employer-sponsored plans. Most people are automatically enrolled in Parts A and B upon turning 65 if they receive ...

Medicare offers a variety of coverage options. While many people are familiar with original Medicare, also known as parts A and B, some may be less familiar with Medicare Advantage, also known as ...