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Question:I noticed on the Part D enrollment form that there are many different ways to pay our monthly Part D premiums.  Is there one way that is better than the others? Answer: As most people k . . .

Question: When looking for a Medicare Part D plan with some Gap Coverage, we could not understand the difference between preferred generics and those listed as generics.  Some Part D plans . . .

A number of 2011 Medicare prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans are being discontinued in 2012. People who are currently enrolled in these plans should have already received a notice in . . .

Question:  I joined a Medicare Advantage plan that has prescription drug coverage, but now I am not sure I want to keep this plan.  Is there any way to just drop my Medicare Advantage plan?Y . . .

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICESCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services7500 Security BoulevardBaltimore, Maryland 21244-1850CENTER FOR BENEFICIARY CHOICESDATE: October 3, 2007TO: All Par . . .

For Immediate Release: Thursday, November 13, 2008Contact: CMS Office of Public Affairs 202-690-6145 2009 OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS BEGINS NOVEMBER . . .

Question:  I read somewhere that many people do not choose the cheapest Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.  Why would someone choose a Medicare Part D plan that might cost them more . . .

The 2013 annual Open Enrollment Period (or OEP) closed Friday, December 7th at midnight and most people now will only have a limited opportunity to change their 2013 Medicare Part D or Medicare Advant . . .

The drug benefit offered under Medicare Part D will be going through many changes for the 2007 open enrollment period.  Last year, nine plans were offered on a nationwide basis.  That has ju . . .

As a last reminder, the 2020 Annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period ( AEP) ends at midnight tonight, Saturday, December 7th. During this final day of the 2020 AEP, you can still join, change, o . . .

The 2016 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) begins today and continues through December 7th.  During the next seven weeks, you will have the opportu . . .

During these last few hours of the 2016 Fall Open Enrollment Period (or AEP), you can join, change, or drop your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan coverage.   You can also still choose . . .

As a last reminder, the 2017 annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period (AEP) ends tonight, Wednesday, December 7th at midnight.  During this final day of the 2017 AEP, you can still join, change . . .

Remember that the 2017 Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP) continues only through today, February 14th. During the MADP, you can leave your 2017 Medicare Advantage plan (MA or MAPD) a . . .

If your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) or Medicare Advantage plan (MA or MADP) was discontinued at the end of last year (that is, your Medicare plan did not renew its contract for the pr . . .

As a last reminder, the 2020 Annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period ( AEP) ends at midnight tonight, Saturday, December 7th. During this final day of the 2020 AEP, you can still join, change, o . . .

As a last reminder, the 2019 Annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period (AEP) ends at midnight tonight, Friday, December 7th. During this final day of the 2019 AEP, you can still join, change, or drop . . .

As a last reminder, the 2018 annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period (AEP) ends tonight, Thursday, December 7th at midnight. During this final day of the 2018 AEP, you can still join, change, or dr . . .

The 2018 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan annual Open Enrollment Period (or Annual Coordinated Election Period - AEP) begins today, October 15th, and continues through December 7th.  . . .

Remember that the 2017 Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP) continues only through today, February 14th. During the MADP, you can leave your 2017 Medicare Advantage plan (MA or MAPD) a . . .

As a last reminder, the 2017 annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period (AEP) ends tonight, Wednesday, December 7th at midnight.  During this final day of the 2017 AEP, you can still join, change . . .

The 2017 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan annual Open Enrollment Period (or Annual Coordinated Election Period - AEP) begins today, October 15th and continues through December 7th.  D . . .

If your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) or Medicare Advantage plan (MA or MADP) was discontinued at the end of 2015 (that is, your Medicare plan did not renew its contract for 2016 or th . . .

Maybe, depending on your situation. Most people cannot change their Medicare Part D plan coverage after the December 7th annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) deadline.  However, if you qualify f . . .

During these last few hours of the 2016 Fall Open Enrollment Period (or AEP), you can join, change, or drop your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan coverage.   You can also still choose . . .

The 2016 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) begins today and continues through December 7th.  During the next seven weeks, you will have the opportu . . .

Question:  I joined a Medicare Advantage plan that has prescription drug coverage, but now I am not sure I want to keep this plan.  Is there any way to just drop my Medicare Advantage plan?Y . . .

The 2013 annual Open Enrollment Period (or OEP) closed Friday, December 7th at midnight and most people now will only have a limited opportunity to change their 2013 Medicare Part D or Medicare Advant . . .

Question:  I read somewhere that many people do not choose the cheapest Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.  Why would someone choose a Medicare Part D plan that might cost them more . . .