I need help with my Part D coverage!

Posted: October 10, 2016, 10:53AM

The Annual Enrollment for Part D and Medicare Advantage plans starts on October 15 and runs through December 7. This is the time that you need to review the plan you had in 2016 and note any changes in the product's formulary, deductibles, co-payments and premiums. Remember - you need to find the plan that is right for YOU! What is good for your neighbor or your spouse may not be the best product for your needs.

You can go to the Medicare website and on the left is a menu. Go to the section entitled "Find Health & Drug Plans" and click on that link. This will take you to the Medicare comparison tool. You can enter your drugs, dosages and amounts to see what the best plans are for you. You also have the option to compare plans.

We are sponsoring a program on Part D & Medicare Advantage Information with John Forsyth of Citywide Insurance. Our program will be held on November 15. The program will run from 1pm - 3pm with sign in starting at 12:30, and will be held at First Christian Church (the Pumpkin Patch Church) in Fellowship Hall. This is NOT a sales program but is an educational program featuring information on products and product changes.

You can also call your state's SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) for free, confidential, objective assistance with Medicare questions. Contact us for information on reaching your state's SHIP office.