From payroll deductions to extra taxes for high earners, we break down Medicare tax. Here are 5 essential facts every ...

Sometimes, you can lose Medicaid coverage at age 65 as you become eligible for Medicare. This is called the Medicare cliff and can lead to changes to your benefits and coverage, as well as higher ...

The alphabet soup of Medicare — multiple parts and plans, starting with A all the way through N — can be bewildering, especially for those who are newly eligible for Medicare. In this guide, we break ...

Dear Toni: I'm stressed about what I need to do to enroll in Medicare because I am working part-time with no benefits, only individual health insurance. I turn 65 in November and need my Medicare and ...

Timing is critical for benefits and to avoid a penalty for not signing up when you are first eligible. There are several triggers for eligibility, but this column will focus only on age eligibility.

Millions of older Americans get health benefits through Medicare. But coverage under Medicare isn't a one-size-fits-all sort of deal. As an enrollee in original Medicare, you have the option to choose ...

Did your parents give you an "allowance" as a kid? Maybe this came in the form of chore money, or as a weekly or monthly cash prize – just because. Maybe you didn't get an allowance yourself, but ...

As a certified case manager and critical care unit RN, I am advising adult children who are seeking advice for their parents or spouse who are having end-of-life issues. Those who have serious ...