Let’s discuss how to apply online, with a few problems we are discovering in helping others apply for Medicare at ssa.gov. If you cannot open a My Social Security account to apply for Medicare ...

Dear Toni, I had no problem opening the "My Social Security" account to enroll in Medicare because I knew those answers.

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I had no problem opening the “My Social Security” account to enroll in Medicare because I knew those answers. When it came to filling out the application for Medicare that was another story. I knew my ...

If you cannot open a “My Social Security Account” to apply for Medicare Parts A and/or Part B, then what? Contact your local ...

1. Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits: You must be at least 61 years and 9 months and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at www.ssa.gov/retirement. 2. Disability Benefits: You ...

The White House says Medicaid is not affected despite reports from Democratic officials that states were cut off from funding ...

The cap will reduce out-of-pocket spending for potentially millions of older Americans in Medicare Part D, which covers pharmacy or mail-order prescriptions. The cap doesn't apply to drugs ...

Generally, you're eligible for Medicare at age 65. You may be eligible for Medicare earlier if you have a qualifying disability. Know when you should sign up to avoid late penalties.