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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 just voluntarily quit my job and lost health benefits as a result. Can I get this new COBRA subsidy?

  • I lost my job and health benefits. I’d like to continue coverage under my group plan through COBRA but am worried I won’t be able to afford it. Is there any help for me?

  • I am unemployed and receiving UI this year, but my income is low enough to qualify for Medicaid and I live in an expansion state. Can I choose between that and marketplace subsidies?

  • I’m unemployed, and even with UI benefits, I think my 2021 income will be less than the poverty level ($12,760 for a single person in 2021). Can I qualify for marketplace subsidies?

  • I’m unemployed this year but my spouse is still working and I can be covered by the plan from her job. Can I choose the subsidized marketplace plan if that’s a better deal?

  • If I don’t update my application will I still get the increased premium tax credit?

  • What about premiums I already paid in 2021?

  • I bought emergency contraception over-the-counter (OTC) at my pharmacy and thought it would be covered by my insurance, but I ended up having to pay the full cost out-of-pocket. Why wasn’t it covered by my insurance?

  • I lost my job and my health coverage. Can I buy a Marketplace plan now, or do I have to wait for the next Open Enrollment?

  • What is the health insurance Marketplace?