Fall Open Enrollment doesn’t restart this window. If you’re coordinating work coverage, check your Part B date and any state protections before changing coverage.
Medicare Supplement works alongside Original Medicare: Medicare pays first, then the supplement pays its share under your policy. Compare how each coverage route handles care.
A fresh Medicare checkup can prevent confusion later. A University of Michigan poll found 60% of adults 65–98 spent less than an hour reviewing coverage for 2026.
Medicare Supplement with Original Medicare offers nationwide access to providers who accept Medicare, without a private plan network. Compare that steady structure with your other options.
Did you know CMS is proposing quarterly checks for Medicare Advantage provider directories? It’s a timely reminder: confirm a doctor’s network status before you book or choose coverage.
The proposal would also require directory accuracy scores. If finalized, members who rely on incorrect listings and get out-of-network care would have cost-sharing capped at the in-network amount.