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Sunday, November 1, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Medicare & Seniors

New to Medicare? Your best chance to buy Medigap may end before Dec. 7

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Your one-time Medigap window lasts six months from the month your Part B starts at 65 or older. During it, insurers can't turn you down or charge more for health problems. If your Part B began in June, that window closes Nov. 30. Open enrollment doesn't extend it, so get quotes now and check your state's rules.

Source: 24/7 Wall St.

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