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With over 40 million members (over 800,000 members in Missouri) AARP has the power to enhance the quality of life for everyone as we age. Through information, advocacy and service, we lead positive social change and deliver value to our members. Our focus is to ensure that people 50 and over have the power and choices to be independent, healthy and economically secure
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Medicare Open Enrollment

Once a year people who are already on Medicare have an opportunity to make changes in how they receive their benefits. If they are on Original Medicare (Part A and Part B), they can sign up for Part D coverage or move to a Medicare Advantage plan. They can also change from one Part D prescription drug plan to a different one. If they have a Medicare Advantage plan they can switch to a different plan.

There are many reasons why someone might want to change plans. Personal circumstances—such as change in health status or drugs needed—or changes in what’s offered in the plans from year to year are some reasons people switch.
 
“Of course, you don’t have to change if you don’t want to,” explained Norma Collins, associate state director for Advocacy. “But it is important to make sure you are getting the most out of your Medicare by knowing all your options. You’ll want to find out if another plan might be better for you.”
 
The steps to take are simple:
  • Find the Medicare plans available in the area.
  • Compare the costs, benefits and quality of each plan.
  • Choose the plan that’s best for the individual.
Not all plans are available in all parts of the country. Medicare Options Compare  shows which health plan choices are available by zip code. The tool also allows comparison of benefits, doctors and drugs and the related costs.
 
“The more you learn about your Medicare choices, the better prepared you will be to make the choice that’s right for you,” said Collins “A good place to go to get help is with CLAIM by calling 800-390-3330”
Added: November 18, 2009
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CreateTheGood says:

Thanks for helping to Create the Good Missouri!
Posted: March 3, 2009 11:24AM EST
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