Medicare Open Enrollment

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Kitsap County Washington

Kitsap County Aging & Long Term Care News

Medicare Open Enrollment is here! Do you need help covering Medicare costs? 

* Note: Retired employees with Medicare and OPM, PEBB or other retiree, employer-sponsored insurance need to check with their administrator of benefits for their open enrollment dates.

Medicare Open Enrollment Oct. 15 - Dec.7, 2020

If you have a Medicare stand-alone Part D plan (RX), or a Medicare Advantage Plan (part C), now is the time to compare your current plan to other plan options for 2021 coverage!

Every year, most companies change their monthly premium, coverage options, and copays and/or coinsurance for services and RXs. For some, the new year brings costly surprises.

Participating in Medicare Open Enrollment is not required to keep your current insurance but for most people it's the only time to comparison shop for insurance to meet their needs.

*Medigap (also called "supplemental") plans are not subject to open enrollment deadlines.

We can help!

Our office can explain the benefits of the savings programs and see if your income and assets (primary home or vehicle are NOT counted) might be eligible for help paying some or all of your Medicare Part B and/or Part D premiums and cost-sharing.

If you're eligible for a savings program or already enrolled in one, we can help you enroll in a new plan for 2021. There is no charge for our services.

Contact Information for Savings Programs

Vanessa Gothreau, Kitsap County Senior Information & Assistance

360-337-5700, 1-800-562-6418 or seniorinfo&asst@co.kitsap.wa.us


Resources

For help comparing (non-employer sponsored) Medicare plans:

SHIBA through Peninsula Community Health Services 

Medicare & Plans in Washington: Office of the Insurance Commissioner

WA Part D Plans: HERE

WA Medicare Advantage Plans BY COUNTY; HERE

2021 Medicare & You Handbook PDF

Social Security COLA 2021 Website Info

Social Security COLA 2021 Fact Sheet PDF