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Medicare open enrollment occurs each year from October 15 through December 7. During this period, you may join, drop, or switch Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Part D plans, but not Medigap.

You may also qualify for what's called a special enrollment period if you have certain circumstances, such as moving or a change in coverage. If you're already on Medicare, you can make changes to ...

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