Cumberland County holding meetings to provide information on Medicare
A meeting to provide information on Medicare for people and family members who are new to the program will be held Wednesday, March 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1100 Claremont Road in Middlesex Twp. by Cumberland County Aging and Community Services.

Medigap supplemental coverage can be too pricey for younger Medicare beneficiaries
One night three years ago, Joe Hobson finished reading a book, went to sleep and woke up blind. The problem, caused by a rare hereditary disease, forced him to give up his 20-year communications job, along with its generous health insurance. Now 63, the Arlington man is covered by Medicare, the f...

Social Security Q&A
What are the four parts of Medicare?

Covering the Bases: What if new medicine isn't covered?
I received a shingles vaccine at my doctor's office. The vaccine was very expensive, and I had to pay out-of-pocket. Doesn't Medicare cover this vaccine? You are correct that Medicare will cover the shingles vaccine. Medicare's rules state that the shingles vaccine is covered under the Part D (drug) benefit. If you elected Part D, contact your Part D plan and discuss the specifics on how the ...