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What is the Medicare Open Enrollment Period?

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period (also called the Annual Enrollment Period or AEP) runs from October 15 to December 7 each year. During this period, you can switch Medicare Advantage plans, switch from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare, switch Part D plans, or add/drop Part D coverage.

Key Points

  • AEP: October 15 - December 7 each year
  • Switch Medicare Advantage plans
  • Switch from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare
  • Switch Part D plans or add/drop Part D coverage
  • Changes take effect January 1 of the following year