Medicare Enrollment & Renewal Checklist
Mark Your Calendars
Medicare Annual Enrollment starts October 15 and AZ Blue is here to help you prepare to renew your coverage or enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan!
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Happy with your coverage?
Good news! You don't have to take any action. You'll be automatically re-enrolled at the start of the year. -
New to Medicare?
Learn more about the ABC & Ds of Medicare and come back to this checklist when you're ready to enroll.
Get ready for annual enrollment in 3 easy steps
Step 1: Get Informed
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Make a list of your doctors, prescriptions, and health concerns. We’ve created a helpful guide that you can use to compile this information.
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Review your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC), which arrives in September. Check for these changes:
- Have your medications or prescription copays changed?
- Is your doctor still in-network?
- Can you still use your pharmacy?
- Have your coinsurance or copays changed?
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Make a note of any questions you have about changes to your plan.
Step 2: Save the Date
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Medicare annual enrollment starts October 15 and closes December 7. This is your opportunity to make changes to your Medicare coverage if your budget or health needs have changed.
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Attend a benefits review meeting. We hold in-person and virtual seminars to walk you through the 2026 Medicare Advantage plan options.
Step 3: Enroll!
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Remember! If you are happy with your coverage, you will be automatically re-enrolled for the new year. We are happy to be your partner in health.
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Want to select a new AZ Blue plan? Once open enrollment begins you can enroll online, via your broker or with one of our licensed consultants.
- Online Enrollment: Make your selections starting October 15.
- Broker Enrollment: Call your personal broker to enroll.
- AZ Blue Enrollment: Call us at (888) 288-4398; TTY: 711, Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST)