Medicare’s open enrollment period ends Wednesday December 7, 2016. Make sure if you need to switch something in your Medicare plan you do it before this date.
This article was written in 2013 but was updated on the date above.
Medicare Open Enrollment Options
During Open Enrollment Medicare, the period that runs from October 15 through December 7, seniors are able to switch from their Original Medicare plan to a Medicare Advantage plan, and vice versa. It is important to remember this does not mean this period is open game for Medigap plans. Medigap plans, in most states, have a one time open enrollment or Medicare Supplemental Special Enrollment Period (SEP).
Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage
The choice is really up to you. If you are on a tight budget MA plans offer great benefits like gym membership, Rx coverage, dental and vision -generally at no extra cost, but with a limited network. While Medicare doesn’t offer these extra benefits it does have the largest nationwide network, and if you have a little extra money each month a Medicare, Medigap, Rx combo might be the right choice for you.
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