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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’m turning 65 soon, but I like my current insurance. Do I have to enroll in Medicare? Will there be penalties if I don’t?

  • Can immigrants enroll in Medicare? I heard there is a new law that changes Medicare coverage for immigrants, including those that are lawfully present. How will it affect me?

  • What is a Medicare Advantage plan? How does it differ from traditional Medicare?

  • I am enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, and I’m happy with my coverage. Do I need to do anything during the Medicare Open Enrollment period?

  • I am currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, but I received a notice that my plan is not being offered next year. What do I need to do?

  • I am enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, but have recently made plans to do some traveling throughout the United States. Will my plan provide the same coverage in all the states I visit?

  • I just became eligible for Medicare this summer and signed up for a Medicare Advantage plan, but I’m still not sure if I like my plan. Can I switch plans during this year’s Medicare Open Enrollment period?

  • How can I find out if my doctor is in a Medicare Advantage plan network?

  • Are covered benefits and cost-sharing requirements under Medicare Advantage plans the same? How can I compare?

  • Can I receive extra benefits from a Medicare Advantage plan that I wouldn’t be able to get in traditional Medicare?