San Jose, October 15, 2017: Open Enrollment for Medicare begins today. This year, Medicare beneficiaries should expect to see shifts in Medicare part B premium brackets, increased coverage for diabetes prevention, and a slight drop in the average monthly premiums to Part D among others, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
To educate Santa Clara County residents on these changes and to help individuals understand their options, the Sourcewise Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program will be presenting “Medicare Plan Changes and Updates 2018” at eight locations in Santa Clara County. Access accurate, unbiased information from a state-certified counselor.
“Medicare can be complicated and the cost of benefits changes from year to year. It is important that individuals have a clear picture of updates and changes during this enrollment period because it can affect their health coverage options and costs throughout the year,” said Connie Corrales, Director of the Sourcewise Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program for the past 9 years.
During the open enrollment period, the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program of Sourcewise reminds Medicare recipients to be vigilant of fraud and identity theft. Individuals should never share Medicare card information with unsolicited callers.
Important dates for 2017 enrollment:
October 15, 2017: Open Enrollment begins
December 7, 2017: Last day to enroll in or change plans
January 1, 2018: Changes to your plan take effect
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