Open enrollment for Medicare begins on October 15, and seniors will then have roughly two months to make their selections for the next year.

During this time, current Medicare enrollees can make changes to their coverage.

Why It Matters

Nearly 70 million U.S. adults depend on Medicare for their health coverage, but the specific choices you make during enrollment can dramatically impact your level of coverage and long-term costs.

What To Know

Open enrollment for Medicare runs from October 15 to December 7. It's during this time that seniors can opt to switch from different Medicare Advantage plans as well as Medicare Part D drug plans.

Beneficiaries also can opt to sign up for Medicare Advantage for the first time or transition to original Medicare.

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