Plain-language Medicare articles from licensed insurance agent Kayla Price. Where You Matter.https://learnmedicare.org/en-ushttps://learnmedicare.org/blog/review-part-d-formulary-aep-2026/https://learnmedicare.org/blog/review-part-d-formulary-aep-2026/Your Part D plan's drug list, pharmacy network, and costs can all change for Plan Year 2027 — even if you don't touch a thing. Here's how to check before AEP 2026 opens.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://learnmedicare.org/blog/compare-medicare-advantage-plans-aep/https://learnmedicare.org/blog/compare-medicare-advantage-plans-aep/Comparing Medicare Advantage plans by premium alone is how people end up with the wrong plan. Here's a simple, step-by-step way to compare plans before AEP 2026 opens.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://learnmedicare.org/blog/how-to-read-your-anoc/https://learnmedicare.org/blog/how-to-read-your-anoc/Every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan sends an Annual Notice of Change letter each fall. Here's how to actually read it before AEP 2026 opens on October 15.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://learnmedicare.org/blog/medicare-advantage-star-ratings/https://learnmedicare.org/blog/medicare-advantage-star-ratings/Every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan gets a yearly star rating from CMS. Here's what that rating actually measures and why it's worth checking before AEP 2026 opens.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://learnmedicare.org/blog/aep-2026-prep-checklist/https://learnmedicare.org/blog/aep-2026-prep-checklist/AEP 2026 doesn't open until October 15, but the weeks before it matter most. Here's how to use August and September to get ready.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://learnmedicare.org/blog/lower-medicare-costs-2026/https://learnmedicare.org/blog/lower-medicare-costs-2026/Medicare isn't free, but it doesn't have to break your budget either. Here are seven real ways to lower what you pay in 2026.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://learnmedicare.org/blog/aep-2026-guide/https://learnmedicare.org/blog/aep-2026-guide/AEP 2026 runs October 15 through December 7 — your once-a-year chance to switch Medicare Advantage or Part D plans. Here's how to use it well.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://learnmedicare.org/blog/part-d-2000-cap/https://learnmedicare.org/blog/part-d-2000-cap/As of 2026, Medicare Part D caps your out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,100 per year. Here's exactly how that cap works and who it helps most.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://learnmedicare.org/blog/medicare-advantage-vs-medigap/https://learnmedicare.org/blog/medicare-advantage-vs-medigap/Medicare Advantage and Medigap solve the same problem — Original Medicare's coverage gaps — in very different ways. Here's how to choose.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://learnmedicare.org/blog/medicare-enrollment-penalties/https://learnmedicare.org/blog/medicare-enrollment-penalties/Missing your Medicare enrollment window can mean a permanent premium increase. Here's exactly how the Part B and Part D penalties are calculated.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT