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Medicare to Recall Workers Amid Open Enrollment Uncertainty

10/24/2025

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will recall furloughed employees starting October 27 to support health insurance open enrollment during a potential government shutdown.
The recalled staff will be funded from user fees tied to data-sharing agreements.
Medicare open enrollment runs through December 7.
ACA enrollment begins on November 1.
Uncertainty over the future of expanded subsidies raises concerns about possible premium increases for millions of Americans.

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will recall furloughed employees starting October 27 to support health insurance open enrollment during a potential government shutdown.
The recalled staff will be funded from user fees tied to data-sharing agreements.
Medicare open enrollment runs through December 7.
ACA enrollment begins on November 1.
Uncertainty over the future of expanded subsidies raises concerns about possible premium increases for millions of Americans.