In some cases, a person automatically qualifies for Original Medicare. In other instances, a person must apply for Medicare and will need certain documents, such as a birth certificate and driver’s ...

Medicare's Open Enrollment period for 2026 officially begins this week on October 15, 2025, offering current beneficiaries a ...

A person can sign up for Original Medicare (parts A and B) online when they turn 65. To apply online, a person will need to visit the Social Security Administration’s website to start the process.

Annual changes in Medicare rules, costs and benefits can be challenging, but for the more than 68 million Americans 65 and ...

Medicare’s eligibility criteria include the 5-year residency rule. This rule states that a person must have been lawfully living in the United States for 5 continuous years before they can apply for ...

Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) can help you pay Medicare's monthly cost and your health expenses if you have a low income and limited resources. Eligibility varies by state, but you'll usually ...