If you heard a gunshot at midnight last night, it was the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services firing the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) starting gun. October 1st is the first official day that you can start talking to your agent about your health plan for a January 1, 2020 effective date. (You can’t actually start to enroll until October 15th.)
Review your needs and your plan
Even if you love your current plan, you should take the time to review it and compare it to your personal needs. Here’s why:
- Medicare Advantage plans change each year. You need to make sure that things like your plan’s network, premium, copayments and coverage aren’t changing in a way that could restrict you.
- Your finances change. Changes in your finances or your plan’s premium may mean that you need to look at other options that are a better match.
- Your health changes. Your health has changed and you now need a doctor who is no longer in your plan. Maybe you want additional coverage or lower copayments for services you never had to use before. These are just a few possibilities.
- Carriers introduce new products. Some of these may have improved coverage and/or lower premiums. One of these may be a better option for you.
Don’t miss it!
AEP runs for 7 weeks every year—from October 15 through December 7.
Meeting with an agent to discuss your plan is completely free. And you pay nothing to enroll through an agent. We’re here only to help you make the best decision for your situation. So don’t miss your opportunity to make a change for your January 1, 2020 plan. It’s not too early to call and schedule an appointment. You can call our general office number, 412-200-2018, to schedule an appointment with the first available agent, email us, or contact one of our agents directly.
