Knowing when you become eligible for Medicare and when you can make a plan change are vital. Timing can help you avoid lifetime penalties and provide the flexibility you need when your health or budget needs change. Discover the various Medicare enrollment periods, their rules and dates, and what actions you can take.
Learn about the Medicare scams surging during AEP 2026, including AI voice cloning and fake $0 plan ads.Read more
A 2025 breach let scammers create fake Medicare.gov accounts. Here's how to lock yours down with multi-factor authentication before it happens to you.Read more
A hurricane, flood, or other declared emergency may open a Medicare disaster SEP. Learn if you qualify and how to confirm your deadline.Read more
A changing Medicare plan doesn't always mean you should switch. Learn what to check in your Annual Notice of Change in September.Read more
Learn how the 2026 Social Security COLA increase impacts Medicare costs, your monthly check, and what to do to keep more of your raise.Read more
Discover the 7 biggest Medicare changes in 2026, from premium hikes to new drug savings. Learn what to expect and how to prepare during AEP.Read more