As with most health care plans, Medicare plans have an annual enrollment period. During this time, current Medicare users get a chance to evaluate their coverage and potentially make changes. Below are some resources so you can be prepared:
- Your guide to Medicare open enrollment: How to shop, switch and compare plans. Click here for the article by NerdWallet. This article provides really valuable information about the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. One point that is very important to elderly seniors that is not discussed is that there is usually a difference in the amount of days where coverage is provided for a short-term rehabilitation facility. This is very important if it’s likely that the Medicare enrollee may need short-term rehabilitation following a hospital stay. It is often during this period that the family figures out the extent their family member can recover from their illness and what the next stage of care will be for the senior.
- CMS Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans. Click here.
- 2021 Medicare Plans with 5 stars: Click here for the article by Becker’s Healthcare.
By: Maureen D. Lester
November 19, 2020