Earlier Medicare enrollment period

AARP reminds retirees that Medicare open enrollment will start earlier this year.

The enrollment will run from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 instead of the previous years' start/stop dates of Nov. 15 to Dec. 31.

During Medicare open enrollment you can switch Part D prescription or Medicare Advantage plans.

Click here to compare costs and benefits of plans or call (800) 633-4227.