Coverage dated October 20, 2026 to October 21, 2026
The states facing the biggest Medicare shake-up this enrollment season
Headline from KRDO
Every October, Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) gives beneficiaries a six-week window between Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 to reconsider their coverage. Most years, that’s a matter of choice: People can shop around if they want to. But this year, in a growing number of states, it isn’t optional.
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Every October, Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) gives beneficiaries a six-week window between Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 to reconsider their coverage. Most years, that’s a matter of choice: People can shop around if they want to. But this year, in a growing number of states, it isn’t optional.
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