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Guide to Medicare’s Annual Election Period

Medically Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, MS, DO on August 02, 2022

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Medicare.gov: “Joining a health or drug plan.”
medicareresources.org: “Medicare Open Enrollment 2022 Guide.”

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