Published onOctober 5, 2023 at 10:00 am It’s just about time for Medicare’s open enrollment period, and we know you’re doing your research. The problem is that all of the print materials you’ve received aren’t in an accessible format, and they’re often difficult to read. Luckily...
you can explore new Medicare plans, switch Medicare Advantage or Part D prescription drug plans, and ensure that your healthcare needs are in alignment with your chosen coverage. Medicare Fall Open Enrollment offers a chance to reassess, adjust, and optimize your healthcare plan for the upcoming...
This period is also separate from an open enrollment period specifically forMedicare Advantageplans in January through March, when they can switch between Advantage plans or switch to Original Medicare from an Advantage plan. Beneficiaries can switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage dur...
Read: Considering Medicare Advantage during open enrollment? Watch out for this trap. Prior to news of firms exiting markets in 2025, the average Medicare beneficiary in 2024 has access to 43 Medicare Advantage plans, the same as in 2023, but more than double the number of...
Medicare open enrollmentends on Dec. 7. Sweeping changes for 2025 plans include the elimination of the Medicare “donut hole” and a new limit on how much you’ll have to pay out of pocket for covered prescription drugs. A new payment plan allows you to spread out your medication co...
Prepare for Open Enrollment Explore MetLife Benefits Learn More 1 “Joining a Plan,” Medicare.gov 2“Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans,” Medicare.gov This article is intended to provide general information about insurance. It does not describe any Metropolitan Life Insurance company prod...
What is Medicare annual open enrollment? Medicare open enrollment is when beneficiaries can shop around for health plans and prescription drug coverage that better meet their needs. Notably, health and drug plans make changes every year, so experts say it's wise to revisit your selections to ...
If you didn’t sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare Part D prescription drug plan when you first became eligible for Medicare (during your Initial Enrollment Period), the AEP is generally your chance to make these changes, unless you qualify for a Special Election Period (SEP)....
How to Choose the Right Plan During The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment PeriodJan 26, 2022 Updated December 6, 2023.If you are unhappy with your Medicare Advantage plan, you can explore your options and make a final change to your plan during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (...
Medicare open enrollment starts Oct. 15, 2023, and ends Dec. 7, 2023 for 2024 plans. Specifically, open enrollment allows you to Switch from Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) toMedicare Advantage(Medicare Part C) Switch from a Medicare Advantage plan to Original Medicare ...