Quarterly Partner eNewsletterQ3 2017 |
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FROM THE TOP
1 Question to Ask Clients to Help Cut Their CostsYou don’t have to understand Medicare to help clients with what can be a huge expense in retirement — prescription drug costs. All you have to do is ask them one question, hand them our helpful infographic and refer them to Medicare BackOffice®. |
Dates To Know |
Jan. 1 – Feb. 14 Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period When someone with a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C) can leave that plan and switch to Original Medicare. |
Feb. 15 – Oct. 14 "Lock-in Period" When most Medicare beneficiaries are unable to change their underlying Medicare coverage, unless they have a Special Election Period. |
Jan. 1 – March 31 General Enrollment Period When someone who did not enroll in Medicare Part B during his or her initial enrollment period gets another chance to sign up. However, he or she may have to pay a late enrollment penalty. |
Oct. 15 – Dec. 7 Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage When all people with Medicare can change their Medicare health plan and prescription drug coverage for the next year. |
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