Four things to know as deadline nears for choosing Medicare coverage

By Chuck Dow

The deadline is fast approaching. The Medicare Annual Election Period, during which people with Medicare can enroll in a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan, ends Dec. 7.

It’s important to take this time to evaluate your health care choices. Even if you’re already enrolled in a plan, your insurance company’s drug formularies, provider networks and copays may change in 2019. Plus, your health care needs — such as the doctors you visit or the medications you take — could be different than they were last year.

Here are four simple steps to help you decide whi...