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 approaching your 65th birthday, the paperwork you file, or fail to file, in ...

Dear Toni: I have a few questions about enrolling in Medicare since I am turning 65 in January: Will my Medicare start automatically in January since I am still working? If I retire when I’m 67, do I ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. I’m turning 65 in July and not receiving Social Security yet ...

People are typically eligible to enroll in Medicare when they turn 65 years old. However, certain exceptions mean they must pay extra premiums or may not be eligible to enroll, even at the eligible ...

I am turning 65 on April 4, working part-time and not eligible for my employer benefits, so I need Medicare. A friend gave me confusing information about enrolling in Medicare saying that the 7-month ...

Medicare eligibility generally begins at 65. You may want to delay your enrollment if you have great health insurance through a job. Even though Part A is usually free, you may want to wait if it bars ...

A friend introduced me to your Medicare column because I'm stressed about what I need to do to enroll in Medicare. I have started working part-time and am no longer eligible for company benefits. I'm ...

Don't assume that it pays to enroll right away. There's a reason many older Americans wait until age 65 to retire: It's when Medicare eligibility typically begins. By contrast, seniors are allowed to ...