Approaching 65? Get up to speed on Medicare

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Abstract: Medicare is complex and navigating the many options can be challenging. To help with retirement planning, this article answers several questions about the timing and scope of coverage. It also explains when it’s possible to delay Medicare enrollment without penalty. A sidebar discusses the cost of Medicare Part A, explaining that it largely depends on how long individuals have paid Medicare taxes out of their paychecks or through self-employment taxes.