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Medicare Open Enrollment Began October 15

Medicare Open Enrollment Began October 15

October 23, 2026

Medicare’s annual open enrollment window runs from October 15 through December 7. Changes you make take effect January 1, 2027. Happy with your current coverage? If you’d like to weigh your options, Medicare.gov has an online comparison tool, and 1-800-MEDICARE can help answer questions around the clock.1

Costs and covered benefits can change from one year to the next. Projections for 2027 indicate that the average monthly Medicare Advantage premium will fall from $14.37 to $12. Stand-alone Part D drug premiums inch up from $35.09 to $36.2

An average only tells part of the story. Your prescriptions, doctors, and budget help you make decisions about your coverage. 

1. CMS.gov, September 28, 2026
2. CMS.gov, September 28, 2026

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