Category: Medicare

  • Medicare Annual Enrollment is Here: What you Need to Know for 2026

    Medicare Annual Enrollment is Here: What you Need to Know for 2026

    It’s That Time of Year Again — Medicare Annual Enrollment Is Here! Every year, Medicare gives you a chance to review your health and prescription drug coverage to make sure it still fits your needs. This period, known as Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), runs from October 15 through December 7. During AEP, you can:…

  • 2026 SSBCI Changes: What Full Dual Eligible Individuals Need to Know

    2026 SSBCI Changes: What Full Dual Eligible Individuals Need to Know

    What’s Changing Beginning in 2026, there will be important changes to how Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI) are offered through Dual Special Needs Plans (DSNPs). Not everyone currently enrolled in a DSNP will automatically continue to receive SSBCI benefits. These adjustments are being made to align eligibility more closely with full dual…

  • How to Prepare for Medicare Annual Enrollment: Tips & Resources for 2026

    How to Prepare for Medicare Annual Enrollment: Tips & Resources for 2026

    If you are eligible for Medicare, Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is one of the most important times of the year. From October 15 through December 7, you have the opportunity to review your coverage, make changes, or switch to a new plan for the upcoming year. At Avanti Insurance Solutions, we know this process can…

  • Passive Enrollment: What Dual Enrollees Should Know   

    Passive Enrollment: What Dual Enrollees Should Know   

    If you or someone you care about has both Medicare and Medicaid, you may receive a notice about being automatically enrolled in a plan called MI Health Link.