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Medicare Enrollment: Save on Costs with Timely Choices

10/24/2025

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The Medicare open-enrollment season runs from October 15 to December 7 for beneficiaries to review and change coverage.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, newly appointed head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, urged beneficiaries to use Medicare.gov's Plan Finder for personalized coverage comparisons to save on premiums and prescription costs.
He noted that many patients struggle to afford prescriptions.
He stressed that timely enrollment ensures access to essential healthcare options.

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Story summary

The Medicare open-enrollment season runs from October 15 to December 7 for beneficiaries to review and change coverage.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, newly appointed head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, urged beneficiaries to use Medicare.gov's Plan Finder for personalized coverage comparisons to save on premiums and prescription costs.
He noted that many patients struggle to afford prescriptions.
He stressed that timely enrollment ensures access to essential healthcare options.