open enrollment for medicare happens between october 15 and december 7 each year. that's your best opportunity to sign up for a medicare advantage plan. to learn about plan options in your area you can use the plan finder tool on medicare. gov. you can also get personalized assistance by contacting your state health insurance assistance programs (ship). to find the ship near you visit the medicare helpful contacts page on medicare. gov or call (800)medicare or 800-633-4227.
how does one acquire medicare advantage?