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 signed up for a health plan at the beginning of Open Enrollment, then changed my mind. Can I switch to a different plan as long as the Open Enrollment period hasn’t yet ended?

  • What happens if I want to quit a Marketplace health plan during the year?

  • When can small employers enroll in coverage through the SHOP Marketplace?

  • Can I buy or change private health plan coverage outside of Open Enrollment?

  • Do I have to prove eligibility for a special enrollment period?

  • I have COBRA, but it’s too expensive. Can I drop it during Marketplace Open Enrollment and enroll in a Marketplace plan instead?

  • Will people in hurricane- or wildfire-affected areas have more time to sign up for coverage?

  • What health plans are offered through the Marketplace?

  • What health benefits do Marketplace plans cover?

  • How can I compare covered benefits in different Marketplace plans?