Enrollment
Latest enrollment, analysis, and updates.
Medicare Enrollment Checklist for Turning 65 in 2026
Turning 65 in 2026? Use this Medicare enrollment checklist to confirm your Initial Enrollment Period and avoid late penalties. Get free guidance.
October 5, 2026
Medicare Advantage OEP vs. AEP: What's the Difference?
Medicare Advantage OEP and AEP have different dates, rules, and eligibility. See who qualifies for each and which one fits your situation in 2026.
September 18, 2026
Medicare General Enrollment Period Deadlines & Penalties
Medicare's General Enrollment Period runs January 1, March 31. Learn the deadline, coverage start date, and how Part A, B, and D penalties are calculated.
September 1, 2026
How to Delay Medicare Part B Without a Penalty
Learn how to delay Medicare Part B without a penalty using employer coverage and the Special Enrollment Period. Get free guidance on your next step.
August 15, 2026
Enrolling in Medicare After Losing Employer Coverage
Losing employer health coverage? Learn how to enroll in Medicare through your Special Enrollment Period and avoid the late enrollment penalty.
July 27, 2026
Medicare Special Enrollment Period: Qualifying Events
Find out which life events open a Medicare Special Enrollment Period, how long each window lasts, and how to enroll without penalty in 2026.
July 7, 2026
Medicare Enrollment Periods Explained
Every 2026 Medicare enrollment window in one chart: IEP at 65, AEP Oct 15-Dec 7, MA OEP, SEP, GEP, Medigap Open Enrollment. Know exactly when to act.
May 20, 2026
Turning 65
Turning 65 in 2026? A calm, step-by-step timeline: when to sign up for Medicare, what to do about employer coverage, and how to avoid the lifetime late penalty.
May 20, 2026
Medicare Eligibility
Medicare eligibility in 2026: age 65, disability after 24 months, ESRD, ALS. Special cases, what to do if you missed your window, and how Social Security ties.
May 20, 2026
When Can I Switch Medicare Plans?
Medicare plan switches happen only in specific windows. Here are the 2026 dates for AEP, MA OEP, SEPs, and Medigap moves, and what each window actually allows.
May 20, 2026
Medicare Late Enrollment Penalty
The Medicare Part B and Part D late enrollment penalties are permanent and added monthly for life. See 2026 amounts and exactly how to avoid them at 65.
May 20, 2026