This year's open enrollment dates for Medicare have changed & are now earlier than in previous years. What are the 2011 deadlines & why have they changed?

Sep 9, 2011 - Carol Finch

Medicare is the U.S. federally sponsored health insurance plan for citizens over age 65. Other countries, such as Canada, have similar plans.

Aug 16, 2006 - Kathy Quan

November 15th is the start of the Medicare Open Enrollment period. How long does enrollment last & why is it a good idea to review health & drug coverage?

Nov 15, 2010 - Carol Finch

To start receiving Medicare Part B benefits as early as possible, you must enroll while you are still 64. You should be aware of other provisions in Part B'

Jun 2, 2011 - Richard Walloch

The next Medicare open enrollment starts on October 15. Those looking to change prescription drug or plan coverage may find MyMedicareMatters.org useful.

Sep 28, 2010 - Carol Finch

The times when you can join, switch, change or drop Part C & Part D coverage may be limited. In some instances, you can use a Special Enrollment Period.

Sep 12, 2011 - Carol Finch

Medicare 2007 Part D Drug plan options and premiums have changed slightly. Beneficiaries can change their plans when Open Enrollment begins Nov. 15, 2006.

Oct 5, 2006 - Kathy Quan

Get information about Medicare health insurance. Learn more about Medicare eligibility, coverages, premium costs and applying for Medicaid health insurance online now.

Jun 16, 2008 - Lisa Nichols

Even if you are still working, and may continue to do so for a number of years, Medicare will be your secondary insurance. Why should you do this?

May 18, 2007 - Kathy Quan

Learn about Medicare, the health care plan that covers over 45 million Americans. What benefits do Medicare recipients receive and how much does it cost?

Nov 15, 2010 - Katherine Barrington

Rising costs of health care and declining government subsidies will affect at least 1.6 million Medicare beneficiaries for 2008.

Sep 30, 2007 - Kathy Quan

After deciding on a private insurance company and a particular Medigap insurance supplemental plan, it's time to purchase your supplemental Medicare plan.

Oct 15, 2009 - David Harris-Gershon

Medigaps may be bargains compared Medicare Advantage plans' high and uncertain deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance and shocking out-of-pocket costs.

Nov 12, 2010 - George Daleiden

Due to the high costs of prescription medication, having a strategy is important when navigating the Medicare D system.

Nov 15, 2009 - Dianne Gloeckner

The Obama administration is looking into whether Humana Insurance violated Medicare marketing rules when it sent suspect mailers to Medicare Advantage policy holders.

Nov 4, 2009 - David Harris-Gershon

CIGNA Medicare offers a number of plans, including HMO CIGNA Advantage, CIGNA Part D, and PFFS Medicare policies. This article reviews the Medicare CIGNA brand options.

Jan 29, 2010 - David Harris-Gershon

Aetna Medicare insurance is a large network composed of Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans, Aetna Medicare Part D, and several Medigap supplemental insurance policies.

Jan 14, 2010 - David Harris-Gershon

Blue Cross Blue Shield, which offers a number of Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, and supplemental policies, has specific enrollment requirements and plan details.

Jan 25, 2010 - David Harris-Gershon

It can be difficult to understand how prescription drug coverage works for Original Medicare and Medigap insurance supplemental plans. Use this guide for some clarity.

Oct 16, 2009 - David Harris-Gershon