Medicare Open Enrollment 2012 has New Dates

In a continuing effort by Medicare to make your coverage more attainable and easy to use the dates for open enrollment have changed for 2012. The dates are earlier in 2011 so that you have more time to get a health or prescription drug plan for 2012. There are three main periods for you to be aware of and they are all three explained below with a little detail for you.

1. October 1-15, 2011: You will be able to compare the coverage you have against other available options to see what it is that you want to do.
2. October 15-December 7, 2011: This is the open enrollment period, meaning you can select your health and prescription drug coverage for 2012. There are a few other times that you may be able to change this as well.
3. January 1, 2012: If you switched coverage or joined a plan your coverage begins at this time. To keep your Medicare health or prescription drug coverages accurate you will have new costs and benefits to be aware of.

The above information should give you a feel for how to get started with your 2012 Medicare coverage, but asking questions of your local experts is encouraged.

2 Responses to Medicare Open Enrollment 2012 has New Dates

  • ABDOOL SAID says:

    WHY IS MY PRESCRIPTION IS NOT COVERED BY UNITED HEALTH CARE. BEFORE IT WAS PART OF AARP. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH UNC. I WAS CROVERED ALL THE TIME AND NOW IT IS NOT WHY

  • Tony says:

    My mom is 82, and in good overall health, however I discovered that when she turned 65 years ago, she never enrolled in Medicare. Now I am afraid what the costs will be, but she needs hospitalization in case of an emergency. Please advise if she can still apply, and how rare a case this is. Thanks.

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