Medicare Enrollment Windows Explained: AEP, Medicare Advantage OEP, and Special Enrollment Periods

Smart Coverage. Real Advice.: Medicare · Oct 15, 2026 · 7m · transcript

Confused by Medicare’s enrollment windows? We explain the Annual Enrollment Period, Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment, and Special Enrollment Periods so you know when you can make changes.

In this episode

Understand when you can change Medicare Advantage or drug plans each year

Learn who qualifies for the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period

Find out which life events trigger a Special Enrollment Period

Read the full guide: Medicare AEP vs. Medicare Advantage OEP vs. SEP: Which Enrollment Window Applies to You?

Billy Jordan is a licensed insurance agent (NPN 8699876) with The Jordan…