WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period is officially underway, running now through December 7. All current Medicare beneficiaries are urged to review their coverage options, even if they are satisfied with their current plan, as benefits and costs often change from year to year.

Beneficiaries can compare all available health and drug plans by visiting Medicare.gov/plan-compare .

Why You Must Compare Your Options

Medicare officials emphasize that checking your options is critical, as a plan that works well this year may not be the most cost-effective choice for 2026.

Check for Changes: Your current plan may have changed its premiums, co-pays, or covered drugs, which could significantly affect your total out-of-pocket costs next year.

Compare Total Costs: When

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