Once you reach age 65, Medicare becomes an important part of your health coverage. But it is not a program you can simply enroll in and ignore. Each year, you have the chance to review your options and make changes if needed.
Medicare’s annual open enrollment window gives you time to reassess your health care needs and make sure your plan still matches your situation. Any changes made during this period generally take effect at the start of the next year.
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