Each year brings new health plan and drug coverage choices. Look at your current health and drug coverage each fall and make sure your plan’s still right for you. Medicare open enrollment is October 15-December 7. This gives you an opportunity to make changes to your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.
September & October
Take time to review your current plan. Review any notices from your plan about changes for next year.
October 15—Open Enrollment begins
This is the one time of year when ALL people with Medicare can make changes to their health and drug plans for the next year. October 15 is the first day you can change your Medicare coverage for 2022.
December 7—Open Enrollment ends
In most cases, December 7 is the last day you can change your Medicare coverage for next year. The plan has to get your enrollment request by December 7.
January 1—Coverage begins
Your new prescription drug coverage begins January 1 if you switch to a new plan. If you stay with the same plan, any changes to coverage, benefits, or costs for the new year will begin on January 1.
If you would like assistance with your Medicare prescription drug plan during open enrollment, call your local Post Rock Extension District office and ask to make an appointment.
By: Brenda Langdon
