Key TakeawaysMedicare open enrollment ends on Dec. 7.Sweeping changes for 2025 plans include the elimination of the Medicare “donut hole” and a new limit on how much you’ll have to pay out of pocket for covered prescription drugs.

Although Medicare open enrollment kicked off more than a month ago, there are still a few weeks left to make changes to your coverage for 2025. But since that window closes on Dec. 7, you also don't want to wait too much longer to come to a decision. With that in mind, here are a few key moves to make in the coming weeks.

The Federal Trade Commission is warning of scammers who use the sign-up period to target recipients, often claiming they are from Medicare. Enrollment is through Dec. 7.

Now, you and your loved ones may have decided on all your 2025 Medicare coverage by now. Congratulations! If you haven’t, I strongly urge you to try at least one licensed Medicare insurance agency in your state. Remember, the deadline is Dec. 7. Tick-tock, people!