The alphabet soup of Medicare — multiple parts and plans, starting with A all the way through N — can be bewildering, especially for those who are newly eligible for Medicare. In this guide, we break ...

In simple terms, Medicare is affordable government health insurance that you get when you turn 65. If you're under 65, you can get Medicare if you have Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), kidney failure ...

Medicare Part A is one part of Original Medicare. It typically covers inpatient treatment and services in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. Many people receive Part A with no monthly premium.

There are many Medicare options to consider, so understanding how to navigate them is important. You can begin considering Medicare options before you turn 65, which is when you first become eligible.

Toni: I have been reading your Medicare column, and now I need your Medicare help. I am retiring when I turn 65 in April. I was hospitalized in November of 2025 with a triple bypass surgery.

Dear Toni: I was hospitalized in November 2025 for a triple bypass surgery, and I plan to retire when I turn 65 in April. Last week, I talked with the office manager at my cardiologist’s office about ...