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Thursday, October 15, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
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Five mistakes to skip during Medicare open enrollment

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Not reading your Annual Notice of Change and not comparing total costs top the list. Also check each drug's tier and any prior-authorization rules. Fifteen drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, get negotiated Medicare prices starting Jan. 1.

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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