Medicare Open Enrollment Has Begun

The New York State Office for the Aging reminds older New Yorkers that the Medicare open enrollment period runs from October 15 through December 7th. Medicare health and prescription drug plans can make changes each year to costs, coverage, and what providers and pharmacies are in their networks. The open enrollment period is when all people with Medicare can change their health plans and prescription drug coverage for the following year to better meet their needs. Plan changes take effect January 1, 2019.