"Extra Help" is a special part of Medicare drug coverage that gives much more assistance to people with limited incomes than the regular program does. If you qualify, you can save a lot of money.read the full article

In any one year, the drug benefit gives you initial coverage up to a certain level. But then in most cases, there's a gap in coverage during which you pay 100 percent of your costs. read the full article

Don’t dismiss Medicare drug benefits out of hand—even if right now you have good coverage or don’t take any prescription drugsread the full article

Once you’ve chosen a Part D plan, it’s easy to sign up. But first make sure that it’s the plan you want and that you haven’t been talked into it by a salesperson who doesn’t have your best interests at heart.read the full article

Our Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Guide glossary helps you sift through the jargon in Part D.read the full article

The AARP Hearing Resource Center is your place for information, tools and solutions for living with hearing impairment and maintaining hearing health.read the full article

Please send us your feedback and suggestions.read the full article

It's never too late to quit smoking. Here are a few things to keep in mind.read the full article

Spring cleaning? From dangerous to disgusting — here are 9 things you don't want in your home.read the full article

11 medical experts tell us what one thing they would do to improve the American health care system.read the full article