Medicare topic lookup

Choose a general Medicare topic and read the official sources. No personal details are needed.

Content checked September 26, 2026. This tool does not load plans, rank or recommend them, or enroll you. The enrollment example identifies the 2026 window for 2027 coverage; check Medicare.gov for current dates and your own eligibility.

General explanation

Enrollment windows are different

The 2026 annual Medicare Open Enrollment window is October 15 through December 7. Changes made then generally start January 1, 2027.

The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is January 1 through March 31, but it is for people already in a Medicare Advantage plan; its choices differ from annual Open Enrollment.
An Initial Enrollment Period or a Special Enrollment Period may apply instead. Dates alone do not establish your personal eligibility; check Medicare.gov before taking action.

Sources: Medicare.gov: joining a plan

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GET /api/education?topic=coverage-choices returns one prewritten topic and its sources as JSON. Use one exact topic ID from the choices above. It accepts no personal information, makes no plan recommendation, and does not submit the callback form.