Medicare Open Enrollment Toolkit

The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for beneficiaries to join, switch, or leave Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans runs Oct. 15-Dec. 7. This collection of resources can help you counsel clients about joining or switching health or drug plans.

Mailings & Marketing Materials

Stay abreast of what your clients may expect to receive in the mail from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Social Security Administration, and health and drug plans. Learn what plans can and cannot do when marketing to people with Medicare.

Compare Coverage

Part D Costs

In July 2023, CMS predicted that the average basic monthly premium for standard Medicare Part D coverage will increase in 2024, to be approximately $55.50/month. Our cost-sharing chart gives more detail on what your clients can expect to pay for coverage.

Enrollment Considerations

If your clients miss the annual Open Enrollment Period for Medicare, there may still be opportunities to join, disenroll from, or switch plans, depending on their individual circumstances. 

Share with Older Adults

CMS has created this tip sheet for consumers to use when weighing their Medicare plan decisions.

In addition, every state has a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) that can offer unbiased assistance to people with Medicare and their families, and assist with applying for the Medicare low-income subsidies (Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs). Find your local SHIP.