Medicare Open Enrollment is underway!

From October 15 through December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can review their current coverage and make changes to better meet their healthcare and financial needs. Any changes made during this period will take effect in January 2027.

To help Idahoans navigate this process, the Idaho Department of Insurance offers a free Medicare Jumpstart Toolkit through its Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program.

The toolkit provides seven easy steps to help individuals prepare for Open Enrollment, including:

• An envelope to organize Medicare-related mail.
• A guide to help identify different types of Medicare coverage.
• A worksheet to track changes to current plans.
• Examples of common Medicare situations to help individuals understand their options.
• Information about programs that can help with Medicare costs.
• Libraries can play an important role in connecting older adults, individuals with qualifying disabilities, and caregivers with reliable
• Medicare information. Consider sharing this resource with patrons or making printed copies available in your library.

Access the free toolkit:

Idaho Medicare Jumpstart Toolkit (PDF)

To request printed toolkits or additional information, contact Idaho SHIBA:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 208-334-4303

Thank you for helping connect Idahoans with valuable resources that support informed healthcare decisions!