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 am a recent immigrant, and I don’t have a checking account. Can the insurance company require that I get one and pay my premiums through automatic monthly withdrawals?

  • Can I pay my health insurance premium with a credit card, debit card, money order, or cash?

  • Can someone else, such as my family member, church, or another third party pay my portion of the monthly health insurance premium for me?

  • What happens if I’m late with a monthly health insurance premium payment?

  • I like my Marketplace plan just the way it is. Will it stay the same next year?

  • I signed up for Marketplace coverage last year and I want to keep this plan for another year. Do I have to do anything during Open Enrollment?

  • What happens if I don’t update my application for financial assistance?

  • Is there any reason the Marketplace wouldn’t automatically adjust and continue my premium tax credit at renewal time?

  • I got a premium tax credit this year, but I didn’t realize I was supposed to file taxes for last year. Will that affect my ability to renew my premium tax credits for next year?

  • I tried to renew my same plan for next year, but the insurance company says I missed a payment and won’t let me continue coverage next year until I pay back the premium I owe. Can they do that?