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Medicare and Moving: How to Change Your Plan When You Relocate
Moving to a new state or county can change your Medicare coverage overnight. Here's what triggers a Special Enrollment Period, what to do with Advantage and Part D plans, and how Original Medicare and Medigap travel with you.
The Medicare Part B Late Enrollment Penalty: What It Costs and How to Avoid It
Miss your Part B enrollment window and you'll pay a penalty for life for every 12 months you delayed. Here's how the math works and the rules that let you skip the penalty entirely.
Medicare and HSAs: How Enrollment Affects Your Health Savings Account Contributions
Once you enroll in any part of Medicare, you can no longer contribute to an HSA. Here is how the 6-month lookback rule, prorated limits, and Part A timing actually work.
Who Is Eligible for a Medicare Special Enrollment Period?
Learn who qualifies for a Medicare Special Enrollment Period (SEP), what events make you eligible, and how to apply without facing penalties or coverage gaps.
The Different Types of Medicare Penalties and How to Avoid Them
Learn how the Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D late enrollment penalties work, how much they cost, how long they last, and how to avoid them.
Understanding Medicare Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs)
Learn how Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) let you enroll in or change your Medicare coverage outside of standard enrollment windows. Find out which qualifying events trigger a SEP and how to take advantage of one.
Medicare Open Enrollment 2026: When You Can Change Your Medicare Plan
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7 every year. Learn what changes you can make during open enrollment, how it differs from other Medicare enrollment windows, and what to do before the deadline.
Medicare Advantage Enrollment Periods: When You Can Enroll, Switch, or Drop a Plan
Learn when you can enroll in, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage plan. Covers the Annual Election Period, Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, and Special Enrollment Periods — including key dates and 2026 changes.
Turning 65: A Complete Guide to Medicare Enrollment
Everything you need to know about Medicare when you turn 65 — from your Initial Enrollment Period and plan options to costs, common mistakes, and how to enroll.
Medicare Supplement Enrollment Periods: When You Can Sign Up for Medigap
Understand the key Medicare Supplement (Medigap) enrollment periods, including the Open Enrollment Period, guaranteed issue rights, and what happens if you miss your window. Learn how to protect yourself from medical underwriting.
Medicare Part D Enrollment Periods
Find out when and how to enroll in Medicare Part D. Learn about initial, annual, and special enrollment periods to get the right prescription drug coverage and avoid late enrollment penalties.