Medicare’s annual open enrollment period is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7. It is an important time of year for those on Medicare to review current coverage and make changes, if needed, for the coming year. Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan details often change every year. Sorting through all the options to find the right plan for prescriptions can be confusing, but the Resource Specialists at the West Virginia Aging & Disability Resource Centers can assist.
There are several reasons to check one’s plan:
- The plan may cost more next year;
- The plan may no longer cover all of one’s medications;
- The plan may have put restrictions on some of one’s medications; and
- The plan may be taking different medications now.
ADRC resource specialists offer objective and reliable information. There is no charge for this service. The resource specialists do not sell or endorse any insurance plans. Highly trained resource specialists carefully review current coverage and compare plans with other options based on medications and other details. Resource specialists also check to see if beneficiaries qualify for programs or benefits that can save money.
Resource specialists are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday – Friday. To schedule an appointment, call 866-981-2372, email ad**@******aa.com, or contact the regional office in Petersburg, located at 131 Providence Lane, at 304-257-2847.
