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My sister has collected your articles on Medicare for years and suggested that I contact you about my Medicare issue. I turn 65 on Oct. 20 and am preparing to retire next February. I have a question ...

Dear Toni: I have a few questions about enrolling in Medicare since I am turning 65 in January: Will my Medicare start automatically in January since I am still working? If I retire when I’m 67, do I ...

I am turning 65 on April 4, working part-time, and not eligible for my employer benefits, so I need Medicare. A friend gave me confusing information about enrolling, saying that the 7-month window is ...

I have a few questions about enrolling in Medicare since I am turning 65 this January: n Will my Medicare start automatically in January since I am still working? n If I retire when I’m 67, do I stay ...

I have collected your articles on Medicare for years from the local newspaper. I turn 65 on Oct. 20 and am preparing to retire in February. I have a question about my enrollment timing. I plan to work ...

My sister has collected your articles on Medicare for years and suggested that I contact you about my Medicare issue. I turn 65 on October 20 and am preparing to retire next February. I have a ...

My sister suggested that I send you an email because I’m confused on what to do with enrolling in Medicare since I turn 65 on Jan. 5, 2026. Please help me, Toni, because I’m overwhelmed by the ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. My sister has collected your articles on Medicare for years ...

A friend introduced me to your Medicare column because I'm stressed about what I need to do to enroll in Medicare. I have started working part-time and am no longer eligible for company benefits. I'm ...