Medicare Open Enrollment and Coverage Options: Key Questions and Answers Authors: Alex Cottrill, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Juliette Cubanski, and Meredith Freed Published: Oct 9, 2026

https://www.kff.org/medicare/medicare-open-enrollment-and-coverage-options-key-questions-and-answers/ Each year, Medicare beneficiaries have an opportunity to make changes to how they receive their Medicare coverage during the nearly 8-week annual open enrollment period. This brief answers key questions about the Medicare open enrollment period and Medicare coverage options.