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Your needs change, and so do plans. A yearly review helps make sure your coverage still fits your doctors, prescriptions, and budget.
Key points
- The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 – December 7 each year.
- The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs January 1 – March 31.
- Moving, losing coverage, and other life events may give you a Special Enrollment Period.
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Most changes happen during set enrollment periods each year. You can also make changes at other times if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period because of certain life events.
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Frequently asked questions
Sources from Medicare.gov
The facts on this page come from official Medicare.gov information. Rules, premiums, deductibles, and income limits can change every year — check these pages for the current details.
- Joining a plan: enrollment periods (opens Medicare.gov in a new tab)
- Special Enrollment Periods (opens Medicare.gov in a new tab)
- Your coverage options (opens Medicare.gov in a new tab)
- Medigap (Medicare Supplement Insurance) (opens Medicare.gov in a new tab)
You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048).
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