10/16/2025

Medicare Open Enrollment 2026: What You Need to Know

Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7. LeadingAge’s updated guide helps teams support residents, clients, and families with unbiased information, questions to ask, and what providers can (and can’t) do during MA plan shopping.

Why it matters: Millions of MA enrollees were notified their plans end in 2026—some may qualify for limited-time guaranteed-issue Medigap if they return to FFS.

What to do: Share the guide with frontline staff and care managers; point beneficiaries to unbiased comparison help.