2027 Medicare enrollment requires active beneficiary review

Annual Enrollment runs Oct. 15-Dec. 7, and beneficiaries are being urged to compare plans rather than auto-renew, using ANOCs, Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, and unbiased SHIP/SHIIP counseling. Guidance emphasizes checking doctors, prescriptions, pharmacies, changing benefits, and total costs while avoiding fraudulent unsolicited contacts.