The Medicare
annual enrollment period begins Oct. 15th and runs through Dec. 7th. During
this time, all Medicare beneficiaries have the option to change their Medicare
coverage for the coming year. This includes anyone using traditional Medicare,
Medicare Advantage, and prescription drug coverage. In addition to reviewing
Medicare plan changes, beneficiaries should make sure they are taking advantage
of savings provided through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this year.
“Take time
to review the information you receive and look at all of your Medicare
options,” says Mary Dale Walters, senior vice president of Allsup and the Allsup Medicare Advisor®,
a Medicare plan selection service for Medicare-eligible individuals.
“You may find more affordable coverage through a different combination of plans
–whether Medicare Advantage or traditional Medicare with Part D and Medigap
plans. Keep in mind that you may see a lot of ads for Medicare plans, but there
could be a plan that’s perfect for you that isn’t getting a lot of attention
with ads and mailers.”
Allsup is a
nationwide provider of Medicare plan selection services and Social Security
disability representation. For more information visit www.allsup.com/allsup-explains-updates-for-medicare-enrollment.aspx.
information source: The MSFYi newsletter
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