Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct. 15-Dec. 7. It is the one time of year that you can make changes to your Part D Drug Plan, switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C), switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another, or switch from a Medicare   Advantage plan to Original Medicare. Changes will take effect Jan 1, 2024. If you currently have a Part D (the Medicare prescription drug) plan or a Part C (Medicare Advantage) plan, you should have received an Annual Notice of Change in September that lists any changes for 2024. It is recommended that you do a “benefits checkup” during Open Enrollment every year. Even a small change in a plan’s drug prices or changes to the drugs included in the plan’s prescription formulary can impact price, so it’s worth taking a fresh look. If you would like to schedule a one-on-one appointment to review your plan with our MMAP counselor, Donna DiFranco, see below. You can find general information at medicare.gov. You can also call the Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program at  800.803.7174 for any questions.
 

Do you have Questions about Medicare/Medicaid? You can meet with a counselor to get answers and help find a plan that is right for you. To make an appointment, call the SASC office and we will have Donna, our MMAP Counselor, schedule a free, personal appointment to review any of the following:

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• Explain Medicare health plan options and eligibility requirements

• Understand what is/isn’t covered by Medicare

• Understand doctor bills, hospital bills and Medicare Summary Notices

• Understand Medicare/Medicaid enrollment timelines

• Review your Medicare supplemental (“Medigap”) insurance needs, compare policies and pursue claims and refunds

• Identify resources for prescription drug Assistance & identify and report Medicare/Medicaid fraud and abuse

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