The so-called "One, Big Beautiful Bill," spanning over 900 pages, includes the largest cuts to Medicaid in the program's 50-plus years. What to know.

There are four types of Social Security benefits you can apply for. Learn what documents you’ll need and how to apply for each kind in person or online.

Medicare is requiring more pre-treatment approvals in its fee-for-service program in a bid to root out unnecessary care, federal regulators announced Friday. The big picture: Traditional Medicare ...

From late penalties to premium reimbursements, here’s what every retired fed should understand about enrolling in Medicare ...

Question: I am turning 65 later this year, how will Medicare handle the coverage of my already existing medical problems? Answer: Congratulations on reaching Medicare eligibility! Your coverage with ...

For retirees in the U.S., federal programs like SNAP, Medicare, and Social Security are crucial financial supports. However, ...

If you apply for Supplemental Security Income, you're sometimes automatically enrolled in Medicaid. We'll go over the details and how to apply if you need to do so.

By Toni King. Toni: On April 1, I went to the local Social Security office to apply for both my Social Security check and Medicare Part B, since I am turning 70 on April 20.

By Toni King. Dear Toni: In February, my husband, James, was laid off and decided to apply for an individual health insurance plan because he is 62 and could not apply for Medicare.

Signing up for Medicare is a two-part process where you first enroll in the government program through the Social Security Administration, which confirms your eligibility.Next, you'll choose your ...

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 ...

Let’s discuss how to apply online, along with a few problems we are discovering in helping others apply for Medicare at ssa.gov. VIEW E-EDITION. 25¢ for 3 mos. Support local journalism.