Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15

The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period will begin October 15 and run through December 7. This is an opportunity for beneficiaries to review their current coverage, compare plans for 2027, and assess changes to benefits, provider networks, and out-of-pocket costs.

During this period, beneficiaries can:

• Join, leave, or switch Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans, with or without drug coverage.

• Join, leave, or switch Medicare drug plans if they have Original Medicare.

• Switch from Original Medicare to an MA Plan or return to Original Medicare from an MA Plan.

  
  

Any changes made during this enrollment period will take effect on January 1, 2027.

We encourage you to remind beneficiaries to review their options and refer them to the Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for free, unbiased counseling.

To reach SHIP, call 1-800-243-5463 or visit Alabama AgeLine Help Services.