Medicare Open Enrollment – October 15th – December 7th:
Medicare’s Open Enrollment runs from October 15–December 7. Now is your opportunity to review your Medicare coverage and see if you need to make any changes for next year. It’s important to be aware that there are different options for Medicare coverage including the Medicare Advantage plan which includes coverage for prescription drugs.
If you are a current health insurance marketplace enrollee or if you currently do not have health insurance, Marketplace Open Enrollment is November 1, 2015 – January 31, 2016. Current enrollees need to re-enroll, or select and enroll in a new plan every year. For free insurance counseling help in your area, visit https://localhelp.healthcare.gov/ or call 1-800-318-2596. Experts can assist you with questions about how to make sure your medications and doctors are covered.