Open enrollment for Medicare beneficiaries begins today and lasts until December 7th. Any new coverage or changes to existing benefits will take effect on January 1st.
New beneficiaries can sign up for Medicare prescription drug coverage and health plans to complement Medicare, while current beneficiaries can review and join, switch, or drop Medicare Advantage or prescription drug coverage if they choose.
The state Department of Aging has resources to help you decide, including the Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight program, which offers free counseling through the state’s 52 Area Agencies on Aging. Counselors will assist in comparing plans, help you enroll in a new plan, and evaluate your eligibility for any of Pennsylvania’s Medicare programs.
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