Medicare open enrollment

Medicare Open Enrollment FAQs

This list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Medicare Open Enrollment period covers a range of topics related to enrollment, including Medicare Advantage, Part D, Medigap, and more.


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  • I will lose my employer coverage mid-month. Can my Marketplace coverage start the same month when my old coverage is terminated?

  • Are there special timelines for enrolling in the Marketplace for people who lose Medicaid or CHIP?

  • I hear there is a special enrollment opportunity for people with very low income. How does that work?

  • I heard that there have been changes to Marketplace premium tax credits and other Marketplace rules. How could these changes affect me?

  • I just got laid off. I am eligible for 6 months of COBRA subsidy, also eligible for Medicaid. Can I choose option that is best for me?

  • What happens after the COBRA subsidies end in September?

  • I am on COBRA and receiving the premium subsidy. I was just offered a new job with benefits. Can I keep my subsidized COBRA instead?

  • I already elected COBRA following job loss. My 18-months of COBRA is scheduled to end in August. Can I get the premium subsidy until then?

  • I already elected COBRA following job loss and have been paying the premiums. Can I get this subsidy?

  • I am getting divorced and want to continue coverage under my spouse’s plan through COBRA. Can I get this new COBRA subsidy?