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Signing up for Medicare once you turn 65 may not be as exciting as applying for Social Security checks, but it's significant ...

Ten Medicare Myths From the Presidential Campaign. By John C. Goodman. Published August 23, 2012 . If you like public policy, this is potentially an ideal time to have a serious national discussion ...

Here, we examine 10 of the most common myths associated with Medicare and separate facts from fiction. 1. Medicare is free for everyone. Reality: Some parts of Medicare (Part A, hospital coverage ...

Signing up for Medicare can be complicated, and mistakes can be costly. Let's demystify these five Medicare myths to avoid ...

Myth No. 2: Medicare covers everything. Though traditional Medicare pays for many health care services, it doesn’t cover all of them. For example, it doesn’t pay for standard dental, ...

Adding to that stress is a variety of Medicare myths and misunderstandings. Perhaps one of the biggest myths is “I must enroll in Medicare at age 65, no matter what.” Subscribe To Newsletters ...

Know that you're responsible for signing up for Medicare when you reach age 65. Note that only Medicare Part A (for hospital stays) is free; most people pay for added coverage. Also, Medicare does ...

A record-breaking 4.18 million Americans are set to turn 65 this year. And even if they're not planning on retiring anytime soon, those 4.18 million must sign up for Medicare. What's particularly ...

Myth #6: Choose your Medicare plan carefully because you're stuck with whatever you choose. Reality: If you don't like your plan, you can choose a new one during the annual enrollment period of ...

Here, we examine 10 of the most common myths associated with Medicare and separate facts from fiction. Reality: Some parts of Medicare (Part A, hospital coverage) are free for individuals who ...