Questions About Medicare?

Legacy is here to help during Medicare Open Enrollment!

Medicare Open Enrollment Period: October 15 – December 7, 2024

Don’t miss the deadline!

The Annual Enrollment Period, also known as Open Enrollment, takes place each year from October 15 to December 7. This is the period where if you are already enrolled in Medicare you can make changes to your Medicare plan coverage.

Need help navigating your Medicare plan choices during Open Enrollment?

Meet with a licensed Medicare insurance agent at a participating Legacy clinic for a free Medicare Benefits Review! Learn about changes to your plan, discuss your needs, and make a confident decision on your Medicare coverage for 2025. Agents are available daily at several Legacy clinics from October 14 – December 7.

Click below to view the schedule and RSVP. Walk-ins are also welcome!

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Changes you may make during Medicare Open Enrollment include the following:

  • Switch from Original Medicare to an Advantage plan or vice versa.
  • Switch to an Advantage Plan where you choose whether to have prescription drug coverage or not.
  • Change from one Advantage plan to another.
  • Join, switch or leave a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.
  • Switch to a private insurer.

Considerations during Medicare Open Enrollment:

  • Out of pockets costs: When making your Medicare decisions, consider costs of premiums, deductibles, copayments, and any other payments not covered by Medicare.
  • Prescription drug coverage: Check to see which drugs your plan covers, especially the drugs you currently use or may use in the future.
  • Health care needs: Consider whether upcoming or expected surgeries are covered and whether you would need to switch providers with the plan you choose.
  • Travel plans : Remember that Original Medicare does not typically cover overseas health care costs, so if you plan to travel overseas you may consider enrolling in a supplemental insurance plan.

Insurance Plans Legacy Accepts

Legacy accepts HMO/PPOs, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and offers programs to help reduce the cost of care. Click here for a list of insurance plans Legacy accepts, or call (713) 814-3655 to be connected to an Eligibility Specialist who can help you navigate the health care landscape and make your health care more affordable.

What is Medicare?

Medicare is health insurance for those who are 65 years and older. However, if you have a disability you may be able to get Medicare earlier.

There are two main options for Medicare (Original Medicare – Parts A & B, and Medicare Advantage – Part C) as well as options for additional coverage (Prescription Drug Coverage – Part D, and Medicare Supplement Insurance – Medigap). Click here to learn about the different types of coverage.

Helpful Resources for Medicare Enrollment

  • Compare Medicare Drug Coverage: Learn more about choosing which drug coverage plan is best for you.
  • Compare Plans: Find Medicare Advantage Plans linked to your zip code, nearby providers and provider comparisons.
  • Extra Help: Learn about a program that helps you cover the costs for the Medicare drug coverage (Part D) and apply here.
  • Medicare Yearly Review: Step-by-step guide to help you through the enrollment period. 
  • Provider Search: Find providers near you who accept Medicare coverage, including doctors, clinicians, hospitals, nursing homes, home health services, hospice care, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, long-term care hospitals and analysis facilities.
  • Understanding Medicare Part C and D:  Learn more about the Advantage plan as well as the Medicare Drug plan.

Are you ready to join us for a Medicare Benefits Review?

Click below to find a convenient time and location.

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