ACA MARKETPLACE open enrollment

FAQs: Health Insurance Marketplace and the ACA

Find answers to frequently asked questions about buying coverage on the health insurance marketplaces.

Preguntas frecuentes: mercado de seguros de salud y ACA

En nuestras preguntas frecuentes podrá encontrar las respuestas a las preguntas más comunes sobre seguros médicos.

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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  • When Is the Open Enrollment period for Medicare? What changes can I make to my Medicare coverage during this time?

  • How can I compare my Medicare coverage options?

  • My husband and I are retired. He just turned 65 and is now covered by Medicare, but I am 62 and I don’t have health insurance. As the spouse of a Medicare beneficiary, can I enroll in Medicare during the Medicare Open Enrollment period?

  • I heard there have been changes to Medicare in recent years to help beneficiaries lower their out-of-pocket prescription drug costs or spread them throughout the year. How can these changes help me?

  • I turned 65 earlier this year but did not sign up for Medicare when I first became eligible because I was enrolled in Medicaid. I recently learned that I’m no longer eligible for Medicaid. Can I still enroll in Medicare?

  • I did not sign up for Medicare Part B when I turned 65 because I was incorrectly told by a broker that I could remain under my employer’s health plan. Can I still sign up for Medicare?

  • Can I switch from my current Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D plan to a plan with a “5-star” quality rating in my area outside the open enrollment period?

  • I missed my Initial Enrollment Period because of an extenuating situation. I looked through all the Special Enrollment Periods and none match my situation. What should I do?

  • Can I change my Medicare coverage outside of the Medicare Open Enrollment period?

  • Is there a lifetime limit on the number of times a person can switch Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, or can I shop around and switch every year if I want to?