I enrolled early in a stand-alone Part D plan during Medicare open enrollment, but I changed my mind. Can I pick a different plan before the enrollment period ends?
Yes. During Medicare open enrollment, you may file a new application for a different plan than the one you first chose. The most recent application you submit before the enrollment window closes will be the one that determines your coverage, which begins on January 1 of the next year.
Although these FAQs are prepared with care and are intended to be current, individuals should still contact Medicare, Social Security, State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP), or the companies that offer Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, and Medigap policies for advice about their own situations.
Source: KFF
More from Digilifetrends
National Study Finds Colder Weather Is Tied to More Heart Failure Hospitalizations in Older Medicare Patients
A national analysis of Medicare data suggests that colder days are associated with higher odds of hospitalization for heart failure among older adults, while hot days show no…
5 min read · Published 2026-11-03ACA coverage sign-up is now open. What New Mexicans should know
New Mexicans can now sign up for 2027 health insurance coverage through BeWell, the state exchange created under the federal Affordable Care Act.
1 min read · Published 2026-11-03He Made $50,000 Before Retiring at 62, Then Picked Up Tourism-Season Work in Austin. A Little-Known Social Security Rule Can Still Preserve His Monthly Checks
A $50,000 salary before retirement might seem like it would wipe out every Social Security payment for the rest of the year, but a little-known agency exception changes the…
4 min read · Published 2026-11-03