A spokesperson for Social Security explained it this way: “This question determines the type of benefit the individual wants to apply for: Medicare-Only or Retirement (cash) benefits.

If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within three months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment ...

While choosing the right timing to apply for Social Security retirement benefits can ... You are entitled to full benefits only when you reach your full retirement age (FRA).

1. Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits: You must be at least 61 years and 9 months and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at www.ssa.gov/retirement. 2. Disability Benefits: You ...

The 2-year Medicare waiting period only applies to individuals under ... This means if you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and are approved when you’re 64, your Medicare ...

While all Social Security beneficiaries will get a boost to benefits in 2025, certain pensioners are also expected to see a notable change to benefit rules. A new $2,000 annual cap for Medicare ...

The HHS Secretary nominee confused Medicare and Medicaid programs, though he would be responsible for them if confirmed. We ...

These provisions only affected about 3% of households ... When the WEP was active, the teacher could apply for and receive a full, unreduced Social Security benefit until they retire and draw ...

Social Security was already set to meet only 83% of its obligations after 2035: in effect, an across-the-board cut of 17% from then on. The scenario is similar for Medicare, which will only be ...