Whether you're looking to join original Medicare or Medicare Advantage, today is the day when you can start making changes.

Medicare open enrollment for 2025 began Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. During the annual enrollment period, Medicare-eligible individuals can check their status, choose plans, or change plans during the open enrollment period.

Medicare enrollees have the option to change their health coverage each year during fall open enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. If you're on Medicare Advantage, you may be wondering if it pays to sign up for a new plan for 2025. Here are a few signs that you should at least consider a switch.

Whether you're looking to join original Medicare or Medicare Advantage, now is the day when you can start making changes.

Medicare Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D (prescriptions) and Medicare Advantage plans starts Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. Billions of dollars are lost every year due to fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare system.

Starting Jan 1., Medicare health plans must have a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs, eliminating the “doughnut hole”.

Experts say this is one of the most disruptive enrollment seasons in recent memory for Medicare. And while some changes are positive, many will see fewer options, higher costs, and reduced benefits.

Medicare open enrollment can be both an exciting and overwhelming time. Armed with the correct information, you can get a Medicare health insurance plan that best suits your needs.