If you’re sitting on the fence about your Medicare choices, act now — the annual enrollment window closes on December 7, 2025, and Dr. Mehmet Oz was blunt on Newsmax’s Wake Up America that waiting could cost hardworking Americans thousands. He used the national platform to remind viewers there are real dollars on the line and real mistakes that can saddle seniors with lifelong penalties and higher out-of-pocket costs.
Medicare’s open enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7, and it’s the one time each year you can switch plans or pick a new prescription drug program for the coming year. Don’t rely on hope or habit — benefits change, networks change, and what seemed fine last year can leave you exposed next year if you don’t review your options.
This isn’t just bureaucratic busywork; the right plan can truly save you thousands, while the wrong timing can trigger lifetime penalties for Parts B and D. Seniors deserve clear choices, and the data shows switching to the right Medicare Advantage, Medigap, or Part D plan during open enrollment can be the difference between financial security and unnecessary medical debt.
Dr. Oz isn’t speaking as a partisan pundit — he’s the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and has been out front producing guidance and videos to help Americans navigate enrollment. That kind of hands-on, common-sense outreach is what conservatives have been pushing for: practical help, plain answers, and less Washington noise.
It’s also worth noting who’s been left holding the bill for chaos: taxpayers and honest beneficiaries, while bad actors and bloated systems keep tinkering. Oz has even pointed to problems in the wider health system — including questionable enrollments in other programs — and urged accountability rather than more handouts that only encourage abuse. If we want sustainable care for our seniors, we must demand tougher stewardship and smarter enforcement.
Don’t wait for a phone call you’ll regret — go to Medicare.gov, call 1-800-MEDICARE, or talk to a trusted local agent before December 7, 2025, to lock in the coverage that fits your needs. Beware of scams and unsolicited callers; if it sounds fishy, hang up and use official government resources or a community SHIP counselor to make your decision. Acting now is practical patriotism: protect your health, protect your wallet, and hold the system accountable.
