LA | Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is reminding Medicare beneficiaries to review their current plans and make necessary changes during the annual Open Enrollment Period.
Consumers are encouraged to use this time to examine their Medicare coverage options and benefits to make the best choice for their health care needs. Medicare Open Enrollment runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.
The Medicare Open Enrollment period allows beneficiaries to may make changes to their plan, including shifting from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan or from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare; switching from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another; and adjusting their current Medicare Part D Prescription plans. Beneficiaries who decide to switch plans should confirm their preferred doctors are in the new company’s network of providers.
Medicare beneficiaries who are satisfied with their coverage are not required to take action to maintain it.