Consumer News Open Enrollment Has Begun Here Are The Changes

Shutdown ends, but no health tax credits: What it means for open enrollment

President Donald Trump signed into law a spending bill on Wednesday, ending the longest federal government shutdown in American history. For weeks, congressional Republicans and Democrats were ... Read More

Medicare open enrollment: What seniors should know before making changes

Open enrollment runs Oct. 15–Dec. 7: Seniors can switch between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, or change Part D drug coverage. Plans change every year: Premiums, drug formularies, and ... Read More

Medicare Open Enrollment: Why You Need to Pay Extra Attention to Part D, From a Financial Adviser

Medicare's open enrollment period has begun. Now through December 7, millions of Americans will be reviewing their current Medicare plans or enrolling in coverage for the very first time. While there ... Read More

Medicare open enrollment 2026: what you can do now

From Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, Medicare’s 69 million beneficiaries can review, change, or switch their coverage. Here’s what’s allowed – and what’s at stake. Medicare’s annual open enrollment period begins ... Read More

Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15. Here’s what to know about changes in Pa., N.J. and Del.

More than 5 million people in the tri-state area get health insurance through Medicare, a federal program for people 65 and older. One of the few times they can make changes to their coverage or ... Read More

Medicare open enrollment begins amid the government shutdown. Here's everything you need to know.

Medicare's annual open enrollment period is between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, when beneficiaries can switch, add or drop plans. Medicare's annual open-enrollment period begins on Oct. 15, amid a continuing ... Read More

Medicare enrollment has begun. Here’s what’s new this year

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Medicare Open Enrollment starts Wednesday; LDI has info.

Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) is reminding Medicare beneficiaries to carefully review their coverage and make necessary changes during the ... Read More

As open enrollment nears, Illinois plans switch to state-based insurance marketplace

It's almost time for open enrollment, and an important change is coming soon for Illinois residents seeking coverage on the open marketplace. Illinois is moving from Healthcare.gov to Get Covered ... Read More

Medicare costs are rising in 2026. Here’s how to save during open enrollment

Medicare Part B premiums are estimated to increase by $21.50 to $206.50 next year according to the Medicare Trustees — one of the bigger premium hikes in Medicare history. Medicare Part D prescription ... Read More

Marylanders should watch for Medicare scams during open enrollment

As Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill dig in their heels over the government shutdown, Medicare's annual Open Enrollment period has begun uninterrupted, which also means an increased potential ... Read More