Medicare Open Enrollment is NOW!
Medicare Open Enrollment is a period each year when people who are enrolled in Medicare can make changes to their Medicare coverage. This enrollment period happens annually between October 15 and December 7. Here’s an easy breakdown:
What is Medicare?
Medicare is a federal health insurance program mainly for people aged 65 and older, though some younger people with disabilities or certain conditions can also qualify. It has different parts:
- Part A: Covers hospital stays.
- Part B: Covers doctor visits and outpatient care.
- Part D: Provides prescription drug coverage.
- Medicare Advantage (Part C): An alternative to Original Medicare (Parts A and B) that offers additional benefits through private insurance plans.
What can you do during Open Enrollment?
During this time, you can:
- Switch between Original Medicare (Part A & B) and Medicare Advantage (Part C).
- Change your Medicare Advantage plan (if you want a different private insurance plan).
- Join, switch, or drop a Medicare Part D (prescription drug) plan.
Why is it important?
Open Enrollment is important because it’s the only time in the year (unless you qualify for a special period) when you can change your Medicare plan. You might want to:
- Find a plan that costs less.
- Choose a plan that covers your medications better.
- Switch to a plan with additional benefits like vision, hearing, or dental coverage.
Steps to take:
- Review your current coverage to see if it still meets your needs.
- Compare plans using Medicare's online tools or speak with an advisor.
- Make changes if you find a better plan for your situation.
After the open enrollment period ends on December 7, you can’t make any changes until the next year, unless you qualify for a special enrollment period.
Simply Sure Insurance Agency is HERE to help, please call for a no-cost plan comparison.
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