The open enrollment period for Medicare plans began Wednesday.

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From now through Dec. 7, people can enroll in a new plan or change up their existing Medicare plan.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, who heads the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, joined WTOP anchors John Aaron and Michelle Basch live to discuss the open enrollment, vaccines and the government shutdown.

Listen to their conversation below. toggle audio on and off change volume download audio Dr. Mehmet Oz joins WTOP anchors Michelle Basch and John Aaron to talk about open enrollment.

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