The 2026 Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs from Jan. 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026. This only applies to those ...

Other “telltale warning signs” of a Medicare scam include being told you are eligible for a refund because of a change in ...

100 Questions & Answers About Medicare is a collection of easy-to-read answers to some of the most frequently asked Medicare ...

Medicare offers help for caregivers of dementia patients but getting the word out has not been easy. People who work in ...

Seniors often report ever-convincing calls from people claiming to be from health care or Medicare, but these are fraudsters.

The personal information of more than 670,000 Illinois residents may have been publicly accessible online for several years, the Illinois Department of Human Services said Friday.

If you’re age 65 or close to turning 65, you’ve probably heard about the red, white, and blue Medicare card. This plastic card is your ticket to receiving your health care benefits in a variety of ...

Medicare is NOT mailing out new cards made of plastic or metal. Medicare cards don't expire — new ones are never issued unless requested. Medicare or a doctor will never call to ask for Medicare ...

When Pam O’Neill underwent a total knee replacement, her Medicare Advantage plan picked up nearly all the costs. But one aspect of her coverage surprised her. “I get $250 per quarter to spend on a ...

Scammers typically will play into the uncertainty that surrounds Medicare open enrollment season, which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. One new scam starts out on fake U.S. Supreme Court letterhead.

Scammers will target Medicare members in October claiming to be healthcare providers or offering replacement Medicare cards. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection ...