AEP dates
The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 – December 7 each year. Changes generally take effect January 1.
What to review
Plans can change premiums, networks, formularies, cost sharing, and extra benefits. Read the Annual Notice of Change and compare it with the doctors, drugs, and budget you actually have.
You do not have to switch
AEP creates an opportunity to review coverage, not an obligation to change. A careful review can also confirm that staying put makes sense.
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