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Timing

Annual Enrollment

October 15 – December 7. Compare, switch, or stay.

The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7 each year. It's when most people can change their Medicare Advantage or Part D plan for the coming year.

Key points

  • Switch between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
  • Change your Part D plan.
  • Changes take effect January 1.
  • Plans change formularies, networks, and pricing every year — worth reviewing annually.

Next steps

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment →Changing plans →Ask about AEP →

Related topics

Special Enrollment Periods

Life events that let you enroll or change plans outside AEP.

Open Enrollment

The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (Jan 1 – March 31).

Changing Plans

When and how to switch between Original Medicare, Advantage, and Part D plans.

Educational only. This information is not personalized advice. For your specific situation, verify at Medicare.gov or speak with a licensed Medicare professional.