--- title: "[BLOG] Know Your ABD's: The Medicare Open Enrollment Period Has Begun!" description: "If you’re 65 years old, about to be 65 years old, or if you know somebody who is, here’s a message for you: Don’t wait to sign up for, or change, Medicare insurance plans - poor planning, procrastination and deadlines expedite the aging process!" image: https://info.primecaretech.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Green%20Modern%20Business%20Marketing%20Blog%20Banner.jpg --- [![PCT PCD Email Signature (524 x 102 px) (300 x 100 px) (1)](https://www.primecareholdings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PCT%20%20PCD%20Email%20Signature%20(524%20x%20102%20px)%20(300%20x%20100%20px)%20(1).png?width=300&height=100&name=PCT%20%20PCD%20Email%20Signature%20(524%20x%20102%20px)%20(300%20x%20100%20px)%20(1).png) ](https://www.primecareholdings.com/prv) [![Request A Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/79917/f5e6168c-e0a4-45aa-912f-32a380cc04e5.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/79917/f5e6168c-e0a4-45aa-912f-32a380cc04e5) ###### 2 min read # [[BLOG] Know Your ABD's: The Medicare Open Enrollment Period Has Begun!](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/medicare-abcs) By [Prime Care Tech Marketing](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/author/prime-care-tech-marketing) on Mon, Oct 23, 2023 @ 07:20 AM ###### Topics: [Medicare Part A](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/topic/medicare-part-a) [Medicare Eligibility](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/topic/medicare-eligibility) [Prime Care Technologies](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/topic/prime-care-technologies) [medicare advantage](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/topic/medicare-advantage) [#solutions](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/topic/solutions) ![](https://info.primecaretech.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Green%20Modern%20Business%20Marketing%20Blog%20Banner.jpg) If you’re 65 years old, about to be 65 years old, or if you know somebody who is, here’s a message for you: Don’t wait to sign up for, or change, Medicare insurance plans - poor planning, procrastination and missed deadlines expedite the aging process! The Medicare Open Enrollment Period is October 15th through December 7th, and it’s time to make decisions about your future now - changes made during this period will take effect January 1st of next year. **Here’s a brief overview of some upcoming deadlines:** - *Part A, B, D* – Enrollment begins 3 months before and up to three months after you turn 65. - ***Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)*** – Medigap open enrollment lasts 6 months and begins when 1) You are 65 or older 2) Have enrolled in Medicare. - ***Working past age 65*** – You must enroll within 8 months of being unemployed or dropping your health plan. --- What each part means: **[Part A](https://www.medicare.gov/what-medicare-covers/what-part-a-covers) – **Hospital insurance: Covers inpatient care, hospice, home health and skilled nursing care. **[Part B](https://www.medicare.gov/what-medicare-covers/what-part-b-covers) – **Medical insurance: Covers outpatient care, preventative services and medical equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers. **[Part D](https://www.medicare.gov/drug-coverage-part-d) – **Prescription drug coverage **[Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)](https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap) – **Covers some of Medicare’s cost-sharing requirements and services not covered by Medicare.   Why you should take advantage of this enrollment period: - Possibility of upgrading or downgrading plans (Medicare Advantage versus Original) - Opportunity to reevaluate or change Part D - Peace of mind knowing that you do not have to rely on COBRA or job security in order to be covered by insurance. 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