DPHHS: Medicare open enrollment has started

Press release

The Department of Public Health and Human Services is reminding Medicare beneficiaries that open enrollment in the federal health coverage program started Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7.

DPHHS Director Sheila Hogan said now is the time for Medicare recipients to review coverage options for 2021.

“It’s important for Montanans to take this time to evaluate all the options that Medicare offers,” Hogan said.

She said it’s vital recipients take time to review changes to Medicare Prescription Drug plans and Medicare Advantage in order to avoid paying higher prescription or medical costs.

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