Additional information about Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage
- For information about whether the government shutdown is affecting Medicare open enrollment, click here.
- For the full US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations report on Medicare Advantage denials, click here.
- For information about Original Medicare and to enroll, visit medicare.gov.
- Information about deductible rates for Original Medicare vs. a Medicare Advantage plan.
- A Kiplinger article about Medicare Advantage challenges.
- A skillednursingnews article about Medicare Advantage plans and nursing homes.
- Information about supplemental (Medigap or other) health insurance coverage from a current or former employer, union or Medicaid.
- Information about pre-existing conditions.
- Information about prior authorizations for Medicare Advantage plans sponsored by private insurance companies.
- Information about health and drug plans.
- Information about out-of-network costs and how to handle them.
- The Oklahoma Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program (SHIP) provides accurate and objective counseling, assistance, and advocacy relating to Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, long-term care and other related health coverage plans. Call the Senior Help Line at (800) 763-2828.
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2026 happens Oct. 15-Dec. 7, 2025, with coverage starting Jan. 1, 2026.
Now is the time to make sure you’re choosing the best Medicare option for you in 2026.
To learn more visit Medicare.gov.