Pennsylvania Roundup: Older Pennsylvanians reminded that Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) is reminding older adults that the annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period will begin Wednesday Oct. 15, and end Dec. 7, 2025.

Any new coverage selected or changes to existing benefits will take effect Jan. 1, 2026.

During open enrollment, new Medicare beneficiaries can sign up for Medicare Prescription Drug coverage and health plans to complement Medicare, and Medicare beneficiaries can review and join, switch or drop Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Coverage so that it better meets their needs.

To help Medicare beneficiaries understand their options, PDA offers free, objective health benefits counseling through Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight, also known as PA MEDI. Available at Pennsylvania’s 52 Area Agencies on Ag