Medicare Open Enrollment 2025 Schedule News

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Medicare Open Enrollment 2025 Schedule News

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period for 2025 will be from October 15 to December 7, 2024. This is the time when you can:

1. Join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage Plan. This includes switching from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan or vice versa.

2. Join, switch, or drop a Part D prescription drug plan.

3. Switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another.

4. Make changes to your Medicare coverage for the following year (2025).

It’s important to review your current coverage and compare it to other available options during this time. Plans can change their costs, benefits, and provider networks each year, so it’s important to make sure your plan still meets your needs.

How do people know if they need to change plans?

People in a Medicare health or prescription drug plan should always review the materials their plans send them, like the “Evidence of Coverage” (EOC) and “Annual Notice of Change” (ANOC). If their plans are changing, they should make sure their plans will still meet their needs for the following year. If they’re satisfied that their current plans will meet their needs for next year and it’s still being offered, they don’t need to do anything.

Additional Notes:

• If you’re new to Medicare, you may have other enrollment periods available to you

• There is also a Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period from January 1 to March 31 each year. This allows you to switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another or to return to Original Medicare

For further information, you can consult the following resources:

Remember, it’s important to take advantage of the Open Enrollment Period to make sure you have the Medicare coverage that’s right for you in 2025.

How To Enroll in a Medicare Plan 2025

There are a few ways to enroll in a Medicare plan during the Open Enrollment Period for 2025 (October 15 to December 7, 2024):

1. Online:

  • Visit the official Medicare website (https://www.medicare.gov/).
  • Use the Medicare Plan Finder tool to compare plans available in your area.
  • Once you’ve selected a plan, you can enroll directly through the website.

2. By Phone:

  • Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048.
  • A representative will assist you in comparing plans and enrolling.

3. Directly through the plan:

  • Contact the insurance company offering the plan you’re interested in.
  • You can typically enroll online, by phone, or by mailing in a paper application.

4. In-person assistance:

  • Contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for personalized help. You can find your local SHIP by visiting https://www.shiptacenter.org/.
  • Some insurance companies may also offer in-person enrollment assistance at local events or offices.

Before you enroll:

  • Gather your personal information, including your Medicare number, Social Security number, and any current insurance information.
  • Review your current coverage and healthcare needs to determine what type of plan is best for you.
  • Compare different plans based on their costs, benefits, provider networks, and drug coverage (if applicable).

If you’re new to Medicare, you may have other enrollment periods available to you besides the Open Enrollment Period. If you miss the Open Enrollment Period, you may have to wait until the next enrollment period to make changes to your coverage, unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period due to certain life events (e.g., moving, losing other coverage).