Medicare open enrollment starts today, and there are big changes coming in 2025, including the elimination of the "donut hole," a $2,000 out-of-pocket-maximum, and more.

The annual Medicare open enrollment period begins Tuesday, giving current enrollees the opportunity to join parts of the health care program and make changes to existing coverage. Overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA) Medicare is a federal health insurance program for those 65 and older,

Medicare’s open enrollment starts Tuesday and runs through Dec. 7. People who are turning 65 can sign up for three months before and after their birth month, but most current recipients can only make changes to their coverage during open enrollment.