Medicare Open Enrollment Period Coming Soon – Get Ready
Category: Medicare
October 5, 2022 — The Open Enrollment Period for Medicare starts soon, October 15, and runs through December 7. During this time you can join, switch, or drop a plan. Your coverage will begin on January 1 (as long as the plan gets your request by December 7). The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment period runs from January 1 – March 31 each year. That’s when if you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you can switch to a different Medicare Advantage Plan or switch to Original Medicare.
By now you should have received materials from your supplemental medical insurance company announcing changes for 2023. So this is the time to start thinking about what to do. If you are eligible for Medicare but not enrolled, do so now to avoid penalties and/or no coverage. Or, get ready to sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan. Next week we will provide our helpful article on Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage plans, which always sparks a helpful debate among our Members.
Comments on "Medicare Open Enrollment Period Coming Soon – Get Ready"
Bill says:
I turn 65 in April of 2023. When should I sign up for Medicare?
Louise says:
Bill, here is the information:
https://www.hhs.gov/answers/medicare-and-medicaid/when-should-i-sign-up-for-medicare/index.html
caps says:
Does anyone have any experience about a good drug plan to switch to if you have to take anti-rejection medicine for the rest of your life, due to a transplant? I think I read that I could switch plans during this open enrollment period. I'm currently in the evaluation period for a donor kidney.