MEDICARE D OPEN ENROLLMENTThe annual Medicare D Open Enrollment period is upon us. Those who didn’t sign up in past years for Medicare’s Prescription Drug Program (known as Medicare Part D) or who want to change Medicare D plans have the opportunity to do so. Medicare D Open Enrollment period will be from November 15, 2007 to December 31, 2007 for coverage beginning January 1, 2008. Outside of an open enrollment period there are limited situations when someone may join or switch plans.For more information about Medicare D see the main Medicare D page http://www.medicare.gov/pdphome.asp or our website: http://healthcare.partners.org/ss/ssframebottom/staffresources/New%20Site/Basic%20Needs/BN_HCC_Meds_MedicareD.html -Adapted from “When can I get Medicare prescription drug coverage?” at http://www.medicare.gov/pdp-basic-information.asp.
- One may sign up when first eligible for Medicare (three months before the month one turns 65 until three months after turning 65).
- If one gets Medicare due to a disability, she/he can join from three months before to three months after the 25th month of cash disability payments.
- Switching plans is limited for most, however, those with Medicaid can switch as often as once a month.
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