Enrollment
Latest enrollment, analysis, and updates.
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
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
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