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Your Medicare Annual Notice of Change (ANOC), Explained | Optimized Insurance Plans

Optimized Insurance Plans Team

Published on: 07/09/2026

That Medicare letter that arrives each fall isn't junk mail. Your Annual Notice of Change shows exactly what's changing in your plan for next year — here's how to read it

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Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) 2026 Guide | Optimized Insurance Plans

Optimized Insurance Plans Team

Published on: 03/08/2026

Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period runs Oct 15–Dec 7. Here's a plain-English guide to what you can change, why to review every year, and how to prepare — no pressure.

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