A checklist to help you get the most of your Medicare coverage. Stay on top of your benefits and avoid surprise bills.

Let’s sort out the alphabet soup of Medicare and the different types of health insurance plans. Like what’s the difference between Part A and Part D?

Knowing what you need, and when, can save you money in the long run. With Medicare, timing comes into play 3 months before you turn 65.

A little prep and honest conversation can make your next doctor’s appointment more productive.

Brian Brieske recounts his brother’s struggle with bipolar disorder and the day he committed suicide. Two years later, details of an emergency room visit reveal how hospital staff handled his brother’s mental health crisis.

Randy Strickland, a volunteer at North Metro Medical Center in Arkansas, came to the emergency room after experiencing nausea and vomiting. What led his family to call 911 from the waiting area so he could be rushed to a different hospital?

Why do some Marketplace insurance plans have high deductibles?

Can the deadline be extended for people still having trouble with enrollment?

Are insurance companies sabotaging “Obamacare”?

What happens if people choose to pay the penalty rather than buy insurance?