Medicare General Enrollment Period
If you missed your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, when you became first eligible to Medicare due to age or disability, and you are in need to enroll in Part A and/or Part B, this is your opportunity to do it. You have the General Enrollment Period from January 1 to March 31 to process Part A and/or Part B enrollments.
- Get guidance on how to enroll.
- Make informed Medicare decisions.
- Review coverage and costs.
- If you are planning to get both Part A and Part B for the first time, you may want to see how these two work with supplement insurance, or you may want to sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan instead.
- If you are signing up for Part A or Part B only, you may need a PDP plan, and you will have 2 months to join a plan in your area.
In any case, VICAP can guide in the process and help you understand your options!
Call 703.746.5712 or email VICAP@alexandriava.gov
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment is from January 1 to March 31
This may be your last opportunity to switch your current Medicare Advantage plan in 2026
- Are you not happy with the Medicare Advantage plan you are currently in?
- If you are in a Medicare Advantage plan, you have the chance to review your coverage, compare plans, and make changes that could save you money and improve your benefits for the rest of the year.
Contact VICAP if you would like to learn about:
- Compare Medicare Advantage plans benefits.
- Medicare Advantage plans versus Prescription Drug Plans
- Common schemes during Open Enrollment
- Answers to your Medicare questions
Call 703.746.5712 or email VICAP@alexandriava.gov
New to Medicare and looking for help?
Medicare isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Whether it’s Original Medicare, a Medicare Advantage plan, or prescription drug coverage — this is your moment to make informed decisions— and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
- Choosing between Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage
- Learning how Medigap works and what changed in 2025
- Exploring prescription drug coverage (Part D)
- Avoiding late enrollment penalties
Not sure where to start?
Visit https: New to Medicare or call 703.746.5712 for free, unbiased, and confidential personalized help. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Classes | Open to All Medicare Beneficiaries & Caregivers
Come to learn about Medicare at locations closer to your home
- Medicare 101 – Get Started!
Free Community Event | Open to All Medicare Beneficiaries & Caregivers
State-certified VICAP Counselors will conduct a free Medicare presentation for older adults 64+, individuals potentially eligible for Medicare due to disabilities, and caregivers.
What You’ll Learn:
- Enrollment periods and avoiding penalties
- Original Medicare versus Medicare Advantage
- Supplement Coverage (Medigap)
- Medicare fraud and abuse
- Answers to your questions in a live Q&A
Click here to find upcoming Medicare 101