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Yearly check-up

Yearly check-up

For people who already have Medicare. Two minutes, five questions, and an honest answer — usually that nothing needs to change.

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Check my year

Five yes/no questions about what changed for you this year. The most common result is that no action is needed.

Did the plan's premium, deductible or yearly maximum change?
Is any doctor or hospital you rely on leaving the network?
Did a prescription move tier, gain a restriction or leave the drug list?
Is a benefit you use — dental, transport, a supplement allowance — changing?
Did your own health or where you live change this year?

Medicare.gov · Result

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My Medicare checklist

Every fall

0 of 5 done

Checks are kept on this device only when you press Save on My Dates.

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Before you go

Three quick questions

Not a test — a way to check that this page said what it meant to. A wrong answer shows the correction.

When should your Annual Notice of Change arrive?
What is the last day to change plans during Open Enrollment?
If nothing changed for you, what should you do?
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Free help in San Diego County

  • San Diego County HICAP

    Free, confidential, one-on-one Medicare counseling through the County of San Diego Aging & Independence Services. Not affiliated with any plan or agent.

    English · Español · + interpreters

    Call 1-800-434-0222Visit: sandiegocounty.gov

  • Medicare.gov and 1-800-MEDICARE

    Official federal information and help, 24 hours a day. TTY 1-877-486-2048.

    English · Español · + interpreters

    Call 1-800-633-4227Visit: medicare.gov