Medicare Open Enrollment October 15th-December 7th. Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is just around the corner, running from October 15 to December 7. This is your chance to review your current health and prescription drug coverage and make changes for the upcoming year. While it's easy to stick with the same plan, doing a yearly check-up on your coverage is crucial. Plans change, your health needs evolve, and new options become available every year. Here's why you should take a close look at your Medicare plan for 2026 and who should be at the top of the list to review their options. Why You Should Review Your Medicare Plan Think of AEP as your annual open-book exam for your health. Your current plan may have been perfect for 2025, but a new year brings new variables. 1. Plan Changes Are Common: Insurance companies often adjust their offerings. A plan that worked for you this year may have a different premium, a new list of covered drugs (formulary), or a diffe...