Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Open Now!
The annual open enrollment period to change your Medicare health or prescription drug coverage for 2026 begins on October 15 and lasts until December 7.
The Office for Aging can help you adjust your coverage! Call OFA at (845) 340-3456 to schedule a free appointment through the Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program.
Learn more about the changes you can make here: 2025 Medicare Open Enrollment notice
Published on October 08, 2025.
On display until
December 07, 2025
Ulster County Office for the Aging has a dedicated team to help Ulster County residents navigate Medicare and other health insurance options. Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program – HIICAP– provides free, accurate, and objective information, counseling, assistance and advocacy on Medicare, private health insurance, and related health coverage plans. HIICAP counselors are available for one-on-one appointments at the OFA, 1003 Development Court, Kingston, NY. We are also able to set up appointments in the community. HIICAP is available for people with Medicare, their representatives, or for people soon to be eligible for Medicare. Please call the OFA to learn more about HIICAP or to set up a one-on-one counseling appointment, (845) 340-3456.
New York State Office for the Aging Medicare Basics information on YouTube
HIICAP (Health Insurance Information and Counseling) served 1,899 Ulster County clients in 2023 – helping people navigate Medicare, understand their insurance options and get extra help for people who qualify. 554 people were served during Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment, between October 15 and December 7. These results are only possible with our amazing HIICAP volunteers, who dedicate many hours to staying updated and informed to be able to help people, one-on-one, with their Medicare coverage. The HIICAP team worked at locations around Ulster County to serve people where they live. The OFA wants to thank the volunteers and Bob Meci, the HIICAP Coordinator for an outstanding year!