2026 AEP Countdown
Begins on October 15
Gary Cox
703-444-2663
gary@idealgroup.net
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)
What is the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)?
The Annual Enrollment Period is the one time of the year that allows all Medicare enrollees to change their existing Medicare coverage. This enrollment period runs annually from October 15th – December 7th.
✓ Change from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan
✓ Switch from a Medicare Advantage plan to Original Medicare
✓ Switch from a Medicare Advantage plan to another Medicare Advantage plan
✓ Enroll in a Part D prescription drug plan
✓ Switch your Part D prescription drug plan
✓ Drop your Part D prescription drug plan
What is an Annual Notice of Change (ANOC)?
If you are currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (Part C) or a stand-alone Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D), every September you will receive your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC), which outlines any changes to your benefits for the upcoming year. You will receive this notification either by mail or email, depending on how you’ve agreed to receive plan communications.
✓ Change in your plan’s premiums, deductibles, copays and coinsurance
✓ Changes in network providers
✓ Changes in services areas
✓ Changes in Part D formulary, tier and cost-sharing
Learn more about the Annual Enrollment by downloading our AEP Guide.
Request Your Annual Plan Review
Want to make changes to your Medicare benefits for 2027? Call me at 703-444-2663, or email me at gary@idealgroup.net to request a meeting.
Medicare Fraud and Scams
Unfortunately, Medicare scams are everywhere, especially during AEP. The best way we can protect you from them is through education and awareness. Click below for tips on how to protect yourself.
