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Your Quarterly Medicare Newsletter

| October 08, 2025

As the year comes to an end, now is a great time to prepare for the New Year that is just around the corner. Make sure to schedule a wellness check with your medical professional and brush up on your Medicare basics before the ball drops!

Have you had your annual wellness check for 2025? If not, you may want to schedule it before the end of the year. Those who have had Medicare Part B for a year or more get an annual checkup to work with your doctor on your personalized prevention plan against disease and disability.1

Medicare Advantage 101

Medicare Advantage, sometimes known as “Part C,” is something of a catch-all choice for those who are ready to sign up for Medicare. Private insurers offer Medicare Advantage plans in conjunction with the Medicare program and can provide additional health insurance coverage. In addition to signing up for Medicare Part A (hospital stays) and Part B (medical coverage), Medicare Advantage plans offer their subscribers extra features. This frequently, but not always, includes the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. In some cases, Medicare Advantage plans offer coverage for areas not generally offered by regular Medicare plans. This can include dental, hearing, and vision insurance.2

Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire.

Get Your Jabs

It is flu shot time again—influenza is on the rise! The CDC recommends a flu vaccine every year, particularly for those who are older or at risk of flu-related health considerations. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns or special considerations regarding the influenza vaccine.3

Key 2025 Dates & Deadlines

January 1: Medicare General Enrollment begins
January 1: Medicare Advantage Enrollment begins
March 31: Medicare General Enrollment ends
March 31: Medicare Advantage Enrollment ends
April: Flu season ends
September: Private plans send notice if there will be any change in cost, coverage, or service area
October 15: Medicare Open Enrollment Period begins
November: Flu season begins
December 7: Medicare Open Enrollment ends

1. Medicare.gov, 2025
2. Medicare.gov, 2025
3. CDC.gov, 2025

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