The answer
Can I switch back from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare?
Yes, you can switch from Medicare Advantage (your Medicare benefits delivered through a private plan) back to Original Medicare during specific windows.
The two main chances each year are the Annual Enrollment Period from October 15 to December 7 (2026), with changes taking effect January 1, and the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period from January 1 to March 31 (2026), which lets people already in a Medicare Advantage plan switch back to Original Medicare once. When you return to Original Medicare, you may want to add a Part D drug plan and a Medigap (Medicare Supplement) policy. One important caution: outside your first six-month Medigap open enrollment window, a Medigap insurer can review your health and may charge more or decline you, depending on your state. To review your timing and options, reach out to a licensed Goodsurance advisor at 1-888-301-8091 (TTY 711), Mon to Fri 8 am to 5 pm PT.