Medicare and the government shutdown The U.S. government shutdown, which started on October 1, has halted many federal services, leaving millions of Medicare beneficiaries wondering how this ...

During Medicare open enrollment, scammers use calls, texts or emails to trick individuals into sharing personal information. The BBB urges participants to be cautious of unsolicited offers and to ...

As Medicare open enrollment is underway, experts are warning consumers to be careful of misleading advertisements, after seeing a drastic increase in complaints regarding deceptive marketing. Between ...

As Medicare open enrollment begins, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about pervasive scams that could ...

A contractor based in Annapolis Junction is partnering with 2-1-1 help line agencies in its service areas to make sure Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers are referred to its own helpline that it ...

The Medicare phone number is 800-633-4227 (TTY: 877-486-2048), and it is available 24/7, except on federal holidays. It provides an automated system with options to speak with a live agent. Besides ...

As time runs out for Medicare’s Open Enrollment period, an agency that provides resources for seniors is fielding a dramatic increase in calls from people seeking assistance with everything from ...

For older adults, Medicare enrollment is a confusing and frustrating endeavor with significant medical and financial implications. In addition to the challenge of understanding what plan options are ...

Medicare is funded through mandatory spending, keeping it safe from government shutdowns. The Medicare enrollment process begins with the Social Security Administration. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) ...