Medicare scams spike during AEP—and 2026 brings new tricks. Learn the 5 Ps every scam uses, the AI voice and chip-card lies, the hospice “freebie” con, and the exact steps to protect your coverage, your identity, and your wallet.

Every fall, millions of people make costly Medicare mistakes — from ignoring drug coverage changes to assuming their plan is still the best. Learn how to avoid the most common Annual Enrollment Period pitfalls and start the new year with confidence.

You care about one thing: “Am I going to pay more next year?” Maybe your premium looks the same and you got a “nothing’s changing” letter. Reality check: costs often move somewhere else—in your out-of-pocket limit, drug tiers, specialist visits, extras, or networks....

Most people don’t need to switch plans during AEP — but some absolutely should. Learn the six real “switch triggers,” when staying put is the smart move, and use a practical 5-point checklist to make your 2026 decision before December 7.

Each year during Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), scam activity surges. From October through December, millions of Medicare beneficiaries are targeted by misleading ads, high-pressure sales tactics, and fraudulent plan switch calls and other Medicare scams....

If you assume your doctor will still take your plan next year — you might be in for a surprise. Every fall, insurance companies and hospital systems renegotiate contracts right in the middle of AEP. That means even if your plan card stays the same, your doctor or...

If you’re one of the millions getting a Medicare Advantage termination letter for 2026, take a breath. It’s stressful, but you’ve got options.  Losing your Medicare Advantage plan isn’t the end of your coverage. It just means you’ll need to decide what kind of health...

$0 premium Medicare Advantage plans sound like free coverage, but in 2026, that “$0” could come with bigger trade-offs. Shrinking networks, fewer perks, and higher out-of-pocket caps mean you might pay more when you actually use your plan. Before enrolling, learn what “$0” really means—and how to avoid costly surprises next year.

Feeling overwhelmed by Medicare options? The right Medicare insurance agent can simplify your choices, help you compare plans, and guide you each year through enrollment changes.

In 2026, millions of Medicare Advantage enrollees may face shrinking doctor networks and fewer benefits—even if their plan survives. Here’s what’s happening, why it matters, and how to protect yourself during AEP.

Your ANOC shows what changes hit on January 1. For 2026, expect higher baseline costs, possible drug list reshuffles, network tweaks, leaner “extras,” and even plan exits. Here’s how to spot the red flags in your 2026 Medicare ANOC and fix them before Open Enrollment ends.