Medicare Annual Enrollment – What You Need to Know

Your Guide to the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)

If you’re enrolled in Medicare, the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is one of the most important times of the year. This is when you can review, switch, or update your Medicare coverage to better fit your health and budget.

📅 AEP runs from October 15 to December 7 each year.

What Can You Do During AEP?

🔹 Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan

🔹 Switch from a Medicare Advantage plan back to Original Medicare

🔹 Change from one Medicare Advantage plan to another

🔹 Enroll in or switch Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug) plans

Why Should You Review Your Plan?

Even if you're happy with your current plan, it's important to review your coverage every year because:

✔ Plan benefits, costs, and networks change annually

✔ Your healthcare needs may have changed

✔ You may find better coverage or lower costs with a different plan

How to Prepare for AEP

1️⃣ Check Your Current Plan – Look at premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs to see if they are increasing.

2️⃣ Review Your Medications – Make sure your prescriptions are still covered at the lowest cost.

3️⃣ Check Provider Networks – If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, confirm that your doctors and specialists are still in-network.

4️⃣ Compare New Plan Options – New plans become available every year, so it’s worth checking for better benefits.

Need Help Choosing the Right Medicare Plan?

Making the right Medicare choice is important, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our licensed Medicare advisors are here to answer your questions, compare plans, and help you enroll—all at no cost to you.

📞 Call 727-513-1000 today to schedule your free Medicare review!