Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs October 15 through December 7 each year and lets you change Medicare Advantage and Part D plans for coverage starting January 1.
C Cindy Licensed Independent Medicare Advisor · Eligry LLC · Updated February 2026 9 min read Medicare changed again for 2026 — premiums are up, some Advantage plans quietly cut benefits, and drug formularies shifted. Here’s exactly what changed, what it means for your costs, and what to review right now. Every year, Medicare changes. … Read more
Medicare Part D · February 18, 2026 · 9 min read Medicare Part D Plans Explained: Costs, Coverage, Enrollment & How to Avoid the Late Penalty Medicare Part D can look simple until you realize the plan with the lowest premium can cost you more at the pharmacy — and skipping Part D can trigger … Read more
Enrollment Periods · February 18, 2026 · 11 min read Medicare Enrollment Periods Explained:IEP, AEP, OEP & SEP — Which One Applies to You? Medicare enrollment periods are not “nice to know.” They decide whether you can enroll, change plans, avoid penalties, or get stuck waiting. Here’s the clear guide — plus a simple way … Read more