Your Guide to the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is right around the corner! Every year, the AEP is your opportunity to enroll in or switch to a Medicare plan that fits your ever evolving health care needs. This special enrollment window only runs October 15 to December 7, so it’s important to be prepared to accomplish anything you’d like to during that time. If reviewing or changing your coverage seems a little daunting with all the different plans and benefits on the market and decisions to make, don’t worry! You don’t have to go it alone.

Over the years, we’ve covered a lot of Medicare topics. To help you find what you need to know fast, we’re putting the most relevant information and article links below. That’s it. No fuss, just direct links to the information that can help you find your next Medicare plan! We’ll be sure to update this article as we publish new content that we think you’ll find helpful.

Medicareful Plan Finder

When you’re entering AEP, a great place to start for any Medicare plan search is the Medicareful Plan Finder. You can search and compare different types of Medicare plans directly on the platform, share plan information, and get in touch with a licensed insurance agent for further assistance. Working with a Medicareful agent is doubly beneficial, as they’ll have access to tools like the account feature.

The Medicareful Platform

The Medicareful Plan Finder	Get the Most Out of Medicareful with Its New Account Feature
3 Accounts That Can Maximize Your Medicare	Where to Turn for Medicare Help

Working with an Agent

Medicare can get confusing quickly, especially when it comes to finding and enrolling in a plan. This is why we suggest at least talking to an agent to get an understanding of what’s out there and how the agent can help you.

Working with an Agent

Finding the Right Insurance Agent for You	The Value of Working with an Insurance Agent
How Do Medicare Agents Make Money?	What Certifications & Training Does a Medicare Sales Agent Need?

The Ins and Outs of AEP

Understanding your Medicare AEP possibilities can help point you toward your options, and we’ve got the posts to help you do just that.

The Ins and Outs of AEP

What Can I Do During the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period?	How to Prepare for Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period	Should I Review My Medicare Plan Each Year?

The Basics of Medicare and Your Coverage

Understanding the Medicare program and the different types of plans you may encounter is something that can help you feel at ease with your decisions this AEP. Check out the posts below for info on the basics of Medicare coverage and the different types of plans you may have to choose from.

Basics of Medicare Coverage

What is Original Medicare?	What is Medicare Part C (Advantage)?	What is Medicare Part D?	What are Medicare Supplements?
Medigap Plans: Is It Covered?	What is the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback?	Is Medicare the Only Health Insurance I Need?

Enrollment and Other Medicare Info

How and When Can I Change Medicare Plans?	What Does That Mean? A Medicare Glossary	Can I Work and Have Medicare?
How to Pick a Medicare Advantage Plan	What the Medicare Star Rating Means for You	What’s the Difference Between an HMO and PPO?
How Do You Qualify for a Medicare Savings Program?	Do I Qualify for a Medicare Special Needs Plan (SNP)?	How Do Medicare and Medicaid Work Together?

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During AEP, there will be a lot of information and marketing to sift through. You’ll see commercials, fliers, and ads all complicating matters further. Our goal isn’t to make your AEP tougher. Quite the contrary, searching for a Medicare plan should be something you feel confident doing. We hope this information is extremely helpful, but if you want to talk to someone even further, head over to the Medicareful Plan Finder to get in contact with an agent. We’d be more than happy to help connect you with a professional who can answer all your questions and analyze your unique needs and coverage options!