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Each year, Medicare beneficiaries are given the opportunity to select a new plan for the upcoming year during the Open Enrollment Period. This year, Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and will run ...

There are several reasons why switching to a new Medicare Part D plan is a smart move. A good Part D prescription drug plan covers what you need to stay healthy without breaking the bank. Staying ...

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period for Part D and Medicare Advantage plans is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 with coverage beginning Jan. 1. This is an opportunity for you to shop around for a plan that will ...

Medicare's annual open enrollment period is between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, when beneficiaries can switch, add or drop plans. Medicare's annual open-enrollment period is set to begin on Oct. 15, amid a ...

Dear Toni: Currently, I am on a stand-alone Part D plan with a Medicare supplement because of my serious health issues. Last week, I received information about the 2026 changes to the Medicare Part D ...

The Open Enrollment Period for 2026 Medicare is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7. As was the case last year, expect to find significant changes in the available plans and policies. Medicare beneficiaries should read ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. In mid-January 2025, I received a very ballistic email from a ...