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Browse 4 in-depth Open guides from Medicare Starter. Our editorial team researches and writes each one to give you clear, practical answers, current as of July 2026. The newest are shown first.
Enrollment Periods
Mark Your Calendar: Medicare Open Enrollment Dates 2026
October 15th. Write it down. That’s when it starts. Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs …
Enrollment Periods
What Happens If You Miss Medicare Open Enrollment
Every year, around December 8th, my phone starts ringing off the hook. People who realized, sometimes only …
Medigap Plans
When You Can Switch Your Medigap Plan
Your 65th birthday’s coming. You’ve enrolled in Medicare Part B (doctor visits, outpatient care), …
Enrollment Periods
When Your Medicare Coverage Changes Every Year
Every October, I get a call that sounds something like this: “Dana, I just got a letter saying my drug …