What are the important dates for Medicare Enrollment?
Listed below are the most important dates when it comes to “Medicare and You” for 2008. • October – Prepare and Compare: • Prepare: Watch your mail for the “Medicare and You” handbook and for information about plans in your area. Gather all of the information you’ll need to make a decision. If you are currently enrolled in a plan, the plan will send you important information about your coverage, benefits, and costs next year. Be sure to review this material. • Compare: Complete your Medicare Enrollment Review. In mid-October, review and compare plans based on cost, coverage, and customer service by visiting www.medicare.gov on the web. Or, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. • November 15 – Enrollment Begins Decide: November 15 is the first day you can change your Medicare health or prescription drug coverage for next year. This is the one chance this year most people with Medicare have to make a change in their health and prescription drug plans
