The best time to think about your parents' Medicare is when they're healthy. Medical care becomes a bigger part of life as we age and having a Plan B for managing that care is necessary to ensure your ...

Dear Toni: My Medicare began June 1, and I received my first bill about a week ago. This bill is for four months, from June 1 to Sept. 30, and is over $700. I thought Medicare was monthly. If I pay ...

It's definitely worth exploring your Medicare Advantage plan choices during fall open enrollment. If you don't do the ...

Dear Toni: My Medicare starts Nov. 1, and I received my first bill, due Oct. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for three months, from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, and it’s over $550. I currently have more than ...

A higher-than-expected first Medicare bill can be a surprise for many people. This often happens because the bill covers more than just one month's premium or includes additional surcharges or ...