The Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP), also called the Annual Enrollment Period or Open Enrollment Period, ends this Saturday, December 7th, 2024. This is the yearly opportunity for Medicare beneficiaries to add or change their Medicare prescription drug or Medicare Advantage plan coverage. It’s important to review your coverage every year, even if you are satisfied with your current coverage, as plan premiums, costs, networks and coverage can change from year to year.
For help reviewing your plan options and/or enrolling in a new plan, contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) or call 1-800-Medicare before AEP ends! Note that because December 7th is a Saturday, so SHIP offices will likely be closed. 1-800-Medicare is available 24/7, but don’t wait until the last minute – give yourself as much time as possible to review your options. Need some tips? Watch CMA’s Medicare Enrollment Webinar to understand your choices.
December 5, 2024 – M. Lambert