Dr. Greg Carnevale,  Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare of New York Bronx Voice  October 17, 2025 Follow @x   NEW YORK - As millions of Americans evaluate their health plan options during open enrollment season, a recent survey found that 43% of people regret a health decision they’ve made because of misleading information — and 1 in 5 admit that content creators without medical credentials have influenced their health choices.1   Enrollment timing: For people with coverage from their employer, open enrollment typically happens during a two- or three-week period between September and December. For people shopping for individual plans on the Health Insurance Marketplace, open enrollment starts on Nov. 1 and ends on Jan. 15 in most states.   This is a crucial time to select optimal health coverage. Here are a few tips to con...