Medicare Open Enrollment Period: What You Should Know

Crossposted out of: CMS.gov

When is the Medicare open enrollment period?

Every year is the open enrollment period for Medicare October 15th – December 7th.

What is the Medicare Open Enrollment Period?

Medicare health and drug plans may make changes every year – for example, in costs, coverage, and the providers and pharmacies in their network. From October 15 through December 7, all Medicare recipients will be able to change their Medicare health insurance and prescription drug coverage for the following year to better meet their needs.

How do people know if they need to change their plans?

People with a Medicare health or prescription drug plan should always review the materials their plans send them, such as: B. the “Evidence of Coverage” (EOC) and the “Annual Notice of Change” (ANOC). If their plans change, they should ensure that their plans continue to meet their needs for the following year. If they are confident that their current plans will meet their needs for next year and the offer will continue to be offered, they do not need to take any action.

When can people get information about next year’s Medicare plans?

Information for next year’s plans [are available now on Medicare.gov].

Where to find information about Medicare plans or compare plans?

1-800-MEDICARE or Medicare.gov.

Where can community partners find information to help people with Medicare open enrollment?

CMS has information and media materials for English-speaking, Spanish-speaking, and other audiences that can help you assist others with open enrollment in Medicare.

Note from HIV.gov: On September 30, CMS announced a national coverage determination regarding Medicare coverage of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications for HIV prevention. Find out more here.