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Open Enrollment

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MedigapOpen Enrollment

Medigap Made Simple: What It Covers and the Enrollment Window You Don’t Want to Miss

Medigap has its own timing rules. Learn what it covers, your one-time six-month window, and questions to ask before switching plans.

By Chuck Kinney
October 25, 2026
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Care NavigationOpen Enrollment

Free, Unbiased Medicare Help Before December 7: How to Use Your Local SHIP

Your State Health Insurance Assistance Program offers free one-on-one Medicare counseling. Here is how to reach it and what to bring.

By Chuck Kinney
October 25, 2026
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An older woman getting help with her phone from a younger woman at a community center to avoid Medicare Open Enrollment scams
Fraud PreventionOpen Enrollment

Medicare Open Enrollment Scams: How to Protect Your Medicare Number

Scam calls often rise during Medicare Open Enrollment. Learn the warning signs, how to guard your Medicare number, and where to report.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Open EnrollmentPrescription Coverage

Comparing Medicare Plans for 2027: A Simple Step-by-Step Checklist

Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7. Use this checklist to compare plans and find free, unbiased help.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Open EnrollmentPrescription Coverage

Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: Spreading Drug Costs Across the Year

Big pharmacy bills early in the year? Learn how the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan spreads drug costs into monthly bills.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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ACA MarketplaceOpen Enrollment

Marketplace Open Enrollment Starts November 1: A Simple Plan for 2027 Coverage

HealthCare.gov Open Enrollment for 2027 starts November 1. Key dates, what to update, and where to get free local help.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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