2009 Open Enrollment for Medicare Prescription Drug Plans

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is reminding people with Medicare that, starting November 15th, they will be able to make changes in their health and prescription drug coverage for 2009. The Medicare annual coordinated election period for Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans runs from November 15 through December 31, 2008.

To learn more visit Open Enrollment Center or read the press release.

For more information on the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder and Medicare Options Compare New Plan ratings compare tool click here: www.medicare.gov. Under “Search Tools” select “Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans” and then “Find and Compare Plans.” For health plan ratings, select “Compare Health Plans and Medigap Policies in Your Area.”

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