SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging issued a reminder that assistance is available to Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers, during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment.
The Senior Health Insurance Program enrollment is scheduled through December 7th 2019.
During open enrollment, eligible adults can adjust Medicare Advantage or Medicare prescription drug coverage, move from original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan, switch between Medicare Advantage plans, join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, or switch or drop existing drug plans without penalty.
New this year is the use of the MyMedicare.gov system.
This is to help seniors and people with disabilities make the best choices for their individual situation.
SHIP counselors are ready to take your call and assist you.
Contact SHIP, by calling 1-800-252-8966, weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For more information about SHIP
Visit the website at: http://www.illinois.gov/aging/ship/Pages/default.aspx.
