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notice Medicare open enrollment (ends Dec 7); ACA plan deadline for Jan 1 coverage (Dec 15)NationwideMedicare Dec 7; HealthCare.gov Dec 15checked Nov 4

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Medicare Enrollment Ends December 7; ACA Deadline Is December 15

By News Unc · November 4, 2026 · the Nov 4, 2026 edition

Medicare's open enrollment, when people with Medicare can change their health or drug plans for 2027, ends Monday, December 7. For coverage starting January 1 through HealthCare.gov, pick a marketplace plan by Tuesday, December 15; some state marketplaces set later dates.

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