Turning 65 can be daunting in more ways than one. For many North Carolinians, the weeks before their birthday are accompanied by a deluge of advertisements and mailings for various Medicare plans. The ...

Whether you retired at the full retirement age or chose to retire early, you're eligible to enroll in Medicare three months before your 65th birthday. Once you've enrolled, you can make changes to ...

Medicare enrollees who buy the optional Part D drug benefit may see substantial premium price hikes — potentially up to $50 a month — when they shop for next year’s coverage. Such drug plans are used ...

You may not be taking prescription drugs when you sign up for Medicare at age 65, or when your work coverage ends, but eventually you will need meds. That’s why, immediately upon signing up for ...

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. Medicare enrollees who buy the optional Part D drug benefit may see substantial premium price hikes — potentially ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. You helped me sign up for a Medicare Supplement Plan G and a ...