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Medicare open enrollment\u00a0\u2013 also known as Medicare’s annual election period \u2013 runs from October 15 through December 7. During this window, Medicare plan enrollees can reevaluate their coverage and make changes or purchase new policies if they want to do so. For most Americans, Medicare eligibility goes hand in hand with turning 65, but some people become eligible for Medicare earlier.<\/p>\n
Be aware that while most Medicare beneficiaries receive\u00a0Medicare Part A\u00a0without a monthly premium, some must pay for it. Take note that most prices for 2022 will not be available until late October or November, so you’ll want to talk with your financial professional once they’re published in case you need to make plan adjustments.<\/p>\n
The Medicare world is constantly changing. Thanks to COVID-19, we’re seeing some of the most significant changes in the industry yet.<\/p>\n
Telemedicine and digital health technology are becoming an established part of medical practices and are likely to persist after the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the pandemic, 15,000 Medicare patients received telemedicine services weekly. By April 2020, that weekly number grew to nearly 1.7 million. Between mid-March and mid-October 2020, over 24.5 million patients (approximately 40% of all Medicare patients) had received a telemedicine service.<\/p>\n
During the annual open enrollment period<\/strong>, you can make a variety of changes, including the following that don’t involve\u00a0medical underwriting<\/a>:<\/p>\n You want to get the most value and protection out of your Medicare coverage, and you need to plan for any upcoming changes. As your dedicated team, reach out to us at (540) 720-5656<\/a>, and we’ll help you get the information you need to make better-informed decisions.<\/p>\n\n
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