Medicare Prescription Drug Plan: Open Enrollment Starts Today
16th Nov 2006, 23:44 GMT
After reviewing dozens of Medicare Part D prescription drug plans last year, seniors probably thought their work was done. Think again. Today marks the beginning of open season, the period during which seniors can sign up for or switch plans. About the only thing they can count on is that whatever plan they signed up for last year has very likely changed, either in cost or coverage. "It's not fun to go back and review all these insurance products," says Tricia Neuman, director of the Kaiser Family Foundation's Medicare Policy Project in Washington, D.C. "But the devil's in the details, and it really can make a difference." So set aside some time to start from square one, and make it quick. The window closes December 31.
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