Medicare Enrollment Sees Surge in Scam Calls, Ads

As Medicare and Marketplace enrollment periods approach, consumers are being warned to watch for scams that exploit confusion about coverage and benefits. Verify unexpected calls, messages, or offers through official agencies or trusted insurers, and avoid sharing sensitive information or following suspicious links. Michigan officials also urge Marketplace shoppers to prepare early by gathering income and identification documents, reviewing current coverage and prescriptions, and comparing plans. The 2027 federal Marketplace enrollment period runs November 1, 2026, through January 15, 2027; enrolling by December 15 is necessary for coverage to begin January 1.