Shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin and with it comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider. People eligible for the federal government’s Medicare program will have from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 to sign up for Medicare Advantage plans, which are privately run versions of the program.
FILE - A United Health care Group Medicare Advantage PPO card rests on top of a Medicare card is seen in Portland, Ore., June 10, 2024. Shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin. With it comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider.will have from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 to sign up for 2025 Medicare Advantage plans, which are privately run versions of the program. They also can add a prescription drug plan to traditional Medicare coverage.
Start thinking about next year’s coverage before the annual enrollment window begins. Insurers will usually preview their offerings or let customers know about any big changes. That makes anything arriving in the mail from your insurer important to read. Many Medicare Advantage plans promote a $0 premium. That may sound attractive, but price is only one variable to consider.
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