...to sign up. Senior citizens are encouraged to enroll before the Dec. 31 deadline to avoid benefit delays. Call (800) 633-4227 (1-800-MEDICARE) to sign up. The line is open 24 hours a day, including weekends, but the line will be closed...

...Whitfield explained. Help is available at medicare.gov . People also can get help by calling 1-800-MEDICAR - (800) 633-4227. Whitfield advises Medicare recipients to look for help from local senior centers in choosing the plan that is best...

...cost, cost of deductible, premiums and co-pay amounts. Persons more comfortable using the telephone may call (800) 633-4227 and press "0" after language selection to speak with a person. The experts at Medicare will be able to answer specific...