Please note: The following information obtained from available and related appropriate sources is provided for informational purposes only. The Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation does not have an insurance or Medicare/Medicaid expert on staff and is unable to answer any questions regarding plans or changes. If needing assistance, contact your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) at https://www.shiphelp.org/ or if you signed up for coverage through a trusted advisor/broker, you can also contact them.
Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, 2025, for changes to begin on January 1, 2026. During this time, you can join, switch or drop a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Part D drug plan, or you can switch to Original Medicare during this Open Enrollment Period each year.
During the Open Enrollment it is very important to review the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) you should receive by the end of September from your current Medicare prescription plan. The Annual Notice of Change includes any changes in coverage, costs, provider networks, service area, formularies (list of prescripts that are covered under your plan), and much more that will be in effect on January 1, 2026. If you don’t receive these important documents by the end of September, contact your plan.
If you did not receive a Medicare & You 2026 Handbook in the mail, you can view it at https://www.medicare.gov/publications/10050-medicare-and-you.pdf. Changes for 2026 are marked with a blue NEW.
To find more information related to Medicare, visit Triage Cancer's website here or watch their webinar linked below:
Medicare Part 2 - November 19, 2025
Not sure which Medicare plan is right for you? Triage Cancer has a short video to walk you through how to use Medicare.gov’s Plan Finder tool to easily compare your options and make an informed choice.
How to Use Medicare Plan Finder 2026
From Patient Access Network (PAN):
Medicare open enrollment, starting October 15 and running through December 7, is the one time each year when people with Medicare coverage can review their prescription plans and make changes if needed.
- A comprehensive guide to Medicare open enrollment: Choosing your drug coverage during Medicare open enrollment
A webinar on what to know for this year’s open enrollment
- Watch the What to know for 2026 webinar recording
- Review the webinar slides
From National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
Stay Covered: Open Enrollment Essentials for Rare Disease Families