General Enrollment News Today

Medicare involves layer upon layer of rules, policies and procedures, leading to confusion. This article cuts through some of the confusion.

Find out if you're required to join, and how to avoid late enrollment penalties.

If you did not apply for Medicare Part B within three months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment Period.

If you did not apply for Medicare Part B within three months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment Period.

If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within three months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment

When current beneficiaries or people about to enroll in Medicare don’t understand how it works, they can wind up paying more for their health care than necessary.

You must be 65 or older to get Medicare, but not all Americans are required to join.

When I first started in the Medicare world, my old boss told me to keep the 4 Ps in mind: Parts, Periods, Penalties and Phases.

Toni:

Toni: My husband is a Vietnam veteran and never enrolled in Medicare Part B because he uses VA centers close to where we live in Michigan for his medical care.