What you need to know about open enrollment

What You Need to Know About Open Enrollment http://www.gonzaba.com/blog-articles/about-medicare-open-enrollment/

You Have Limited Time to Act Open Enrollment is from October 15th to December 7th. During this period, you are able to switch to a different plan or drop your plan.

Once you enroll, your coverage will typically begin the following January.

You Can Change Plans Those with Medicare Advantage can switch to Original Medicare.

Those enrolled in Medicare Advantage can switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan.

Those with a Part D prescription drug plan can switch to a new Part D prescription drug plan.

Part C is a Medicare Advantage Plan Around 30% of those on Medicare nationwide are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare Advantage plans are offered through a private company or health insurer who is contracted with Medicare.

Gonzaba Medical Group For more information about Open Enrollment, call Gonzaba Medical Group.

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