Medicare Open Enrollment

Medicare Open Enrollment in Maben, MS: Your Yearly Chance to Change Plans

Medicare open enrollment, officially called the Annual Enrollment Period, runs from October 15 through December 7 every year. It's the main window for people already on Medicare to switch Medicare Advantage plans, change Part D coverage, or move between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare. Adcock Premier Benefits helps seniors review their coverage during Medicare open enrollment in Maben, MS, so plan changes for the new year don't catch them by surprise in January.


Book your Medicare open enrollment review in Maben, MS.

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What You Can Do During Medicare Open Enrollment

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Switch Medicare Advantage Plans

You can move from one Medicare Advantage plan to another, including a different carrier.

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Return to Original Medicare

You can leave Medicare Advantage for Original Medicare and add a Part D plan. Buying a supplement at that point may require health questions.

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Join Medicare Advantage

You can leave Original Medicare and enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan.

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Change Part D Plans

You can switch drug plans to one that covers your prescriptions at a lower cost.

High-Deductible Options

Why Reviewing Your Plan Matters

  • Your Annual Notice of Change

    Each fall, your plan sends a notice explaining changes for the next year, including premiums, copays, and drug coverage.

  • Networks and Formularies Shift

    Doctors can leave networks, and medications can change tiers or be removed. These changes affect your costs directly.

  • New Plans Appear

    Carriers add and remove plans in Mississippi counties each year, sometimes with better benefits.

  • Star Ratings

    Medicare rates plans on a five-star scale. In some cases, people can switch to a five-star plan once during the year outside Medicare open enrollment, where such plans are available.

  • Part D Out-of-Pocket Cap

    Part D now includes an annual cap on out-of-pocket drug spending. Plans still differ in premiums and copays under that cap.

Compare plans during Medicare open enrollment in Maben, MS.

Other Medicare Enrollment Windows

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Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment

From January 1 through March 31, Medicare Advantage members can switch to another Advantage plan or return to Original Medicare once.

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Special Enrollment Periods

Moving, losing other coverage, qualifying for extra help, or moving into a nursing home can create a Special Enrollment Period.

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General Enrollment Period

People who missed signing up for Part B can enroll from January 1 through March 31, with coverage beginning the next month.

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Our Medicare Open Enrollment Review

  • Checking Your Current Plan

    We review your plan's changes against your doctors and prescriptions.

  • Comparing Alternatives

    We compare plans available in your county for the coming year.

  • Making the Switch

    If a change makes sense, we handle the enrollment so your new plan starts January 1.

Preparing for Medicare Open Enrollment

  • Gather Your Information

    Before your review, collect your Annual Notice of Change, your current medication list with dosages, and the names of your doctors and preferred pharmacy.

  • Note What Frustrated You This Year

    Denied prescriptions, prior authorization delays, surprise copays, or a doctor leaving the network are all reasons to shop during Medicare open enrollment.

  • Consider Next Year's Health Needs

    Planned surgeries, new diagnoses, or new medications can make a different plan the better value next year.

  • Don't Wait Until December

    Appointment calendars fill quickly in late November and early December. Scheduling your Medicare open enrollment review in October leaves time to compare options without rushing.

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Medicare Open Enrollment FAQ

  • When is Medicare open enrollment?

    October 15 through December 7 each year.

  • When do changes take effect?

    January 1 of the following year.

  • Do I have to change plans?

    No. If your plan still fits, you can keep it.

  • Can I switch from Medicare Advantage to a supplement?

    You can return to Original Medicare, but supplement insurers may require health questions outside guaranteed issue situations.

  • What is the Annual Notice of Change?

    A document from your plan explaining changes for next year. It usually arrives by the end of September.

  • Can I change plans more than once?

    During Medicare open enrollment, the last plan you choose before December 7 takes effect.

  • Is this the same as ACA open enrollment?

    No. ACA open enrollment has different dates and rules.

  • What if I miss Medicare open enrollment?

    You may have options during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period or a Special Enrollment Period.

  • Do Medigap plans change during open enrollment?

    Medigap benefits don't change during this period, but you can review your Part D plan.

  • Is a Medicare open enrollment review free?

    Yes. There's no cost.

Call Adcock Premier Benefits before Medicare open enrollment ends on December 7.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent [#] organizations which offer [#] products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.