Medicare Open enrollment
Is a Medigap plan right for you?
We are in the final days of the Medicare Open Enrollment period. The Medicare open enrollment period ends on December 7th. With all the changes happening in the Medicare Advantage market for 2026, including fewer Medicare Advantage plans, trimmed-down or…
Don’t overlook providers network
We are currently in the Medicare Open Enrollment period, during which Medicare recipients can make changes to their Medicare coverage. While most people consider the financial aspects of their coverage, many overlook a crucial factor: in-network providers. Julie Carter, writing…
The 2026 Medicare Advantage changes
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage, the private plan alternative to traditional Medicare, has increased steadily over the past two decades, with more than half of eligible beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage since 2023. Medicare Advantage typically offers lower premiums compared to…
What You Can Do If Your Medicare Advantage Insurer Leaves
Insurers are reducing the number of Medicare Advantage health plans offered in 2026. However, analysis from Investopedia found that in the Medicare Advantage marketplace, “while 1,949 counties in the US lost at least one Medicare Advantage plan in 2026, 798…
Where to start during Medicare open enrollment
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period for 2026 is from October 15 to December 7, 2025. During this time, beneficiaries can enroll in a new plan, switch plans, or drop their current coverage, with changes taking effect on January 1, 2026.…
It is time to optimize your coverage
Medicare premiums in 2026 are increasing to an estimated Part B premium of $206.50, according to the latest Medicare Trustees report. One of the largest year-over-year increases in a very long time. So, what is the Medicare recipient to do?…
Medicare Open Enrollment will start Oct. 15th
Due to the government shutdown, updates to information on the Medicare.gov website may be limited or delayed. Your Medicare benefits and coverage will continue as before, and you can go to your doctor and access the health care services you…
Your Medicare Open Enrollment Checklist
Medicare’s annual “Open Enrollment Period” is just around the corner, starting on October 15th and running through December 7th. “Open Enrollment” is the time that you can change various aspects of your healthcare coverage, which are limited to this annual…
Coming Soon: Medicare’s Annual “Open Enrollment” Period!
It’s coming up fast: Medicare’s annual “Open Enrollment Period” which starts each year on October 15th and runs through December 7th. This is the time when American seniors can enroll in or change a stand-alone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug…
Why it matters to review your Medicare plan now
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period for 2026 runs from October 15 to December 7, 2025. During this time, Medicare participants can enroll in a new plan, switch to a different plan, or drop their current coverage. The changes made will…