Medicare Open Enrollment Runs Through December 7
Open enrollment provides seniors an opportunity to review their drug and health plan coverage options for 2012. The Medicare Open Enrollment Period begins Saturday, October 15 and runs through December 7. To learn all about Open Enrollment, view the Official Medicare Handbook here. . .
Seniors can get a personalized comparison of costs and coverage of the plans available in their area by visiting www.medicare.gov where they can use the Medicare Plan Finder tool.
Medicare recipients also can get one-on-one counseling assistance from the local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). More information is available at http://www.medicare.gov/contacts/organization-search-criteria.aspx.
Some seniors on Medicare who qualify may be eligible for additional financial aid (the "low-income subsidy") to help pay for their prescription drugs. There is no cost to apply. Medicare beneficiaries, family members, trusted counselors or caregivers can apply online at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778) for additional information.
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