The Iowa Insurance Division is reminding Medicare beneficiaries about two upcoming enrollment deadlines. Iowans currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan have until March 31, 2026, to change plans or return to Original Medicare during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. Those whose Medicare Advantage or Part D plans were cancelled at the end of 2025 have until February 28, 2026 to enroll in new coverage.
Free, confidential, one-on-one assistance is available through SHIIP. In Henry County, trained SHIIP counselors are available by appointment at Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant by calling 319-385-6774. Statewide help can also be reached at 1-800-351-4664 for guidance with Medicare decisions, comparing plans, or enrollment assistance.
Click here for more information on the important plan enrollment dates for Medicare beneficiaries, provided by the Iowa Insurance Division.