ACA MARKETPLACE open enrollment

FAQs: Health Insurance Marketplace and the ACA

Find answers to frequently asked questions about buying coverage on the health insurance marketplaces.

Preguntas frecuentes: mercado de seguros de salud y ACA

En nuestras preguntas frecuentes podrá encontrar las respuestas a las preguntas más comunes sobre seguros médicos.

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 stand-alone Part D plan early in the Medicare Open Enrollment period, but then I changed my mind. Can I switch to a different plan if the Medicare Open Enrollment period hasn’t ended?

  • Can I be charged a higher premium for Medicare Part D plans if I have a pre-existing condition or if I smoke?

  • I have drug coverage from the VA. Do I need to sign up for a Part D plan?

  • What is Medigap?

  • I have a Medigap policy now, but I want to buy a different one. Can I switch Medigap policies during the Medicare Open Enrollment period?

  • Can I get information about Medigap policies on the Medicare coverage comparison website, or use the website to sign up for a Medigap policy?

  • I have Medigap and I’m finding it difficult to afford. What are my other options for supplemental coverage?

  • Can I be charged a higher premium for a Medigap policy if I have a pre-existing condition or if I smoke?

  • I am 66 years old, work for a large employer, and have health insurance coverage through my job. I am planning to keep working for a few more years and keep the coverage that my employer offers. What are my coverage options when I stop working?

  • If my employer offers retiree health benefits, do I need to sign up for Medicare when I turn 65?