Updated October 16, 2024, at 10:43 AM

It’s that time of year again: Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and ends on December 7, bookending a period in time when eligible individuals must sort through the influx of Medicare information to make their big decision for coverage beginning January 1, 2025.

Recent studies show that 63% of people feel overwhelmed by Medicare advertising, and only 31% feel confident in making effective selection decisions.