BOISE, Idaho — For the state’s roughly 323,000 Medicare beneficiaries, Monday, October 15 is an important day. It is Medicare’s annual open-enrollment period and the only time of the year people can alter their plans. With many changes taking place in the program this year, Idahoans could find different options in price, coverage and plans. To help people navigate Medicare enrollment, AARP Idaho and the Idaho Department of Insurance will hold a live and interactive statewide telephone town hall.
The toll free hour-long call takes place on Thursday, October 10 at 11:00 a.m. MTN. Participants can join by dialing 866-767-0637, clicking here or watching live on Facebook.
Lupe Wissel, AARP Idaho state director will host and moderate the discussion with Dean Cameron, director of the Idaho Department of Insurance, and Shannon Hohl, supervisor of the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors program, who will provide up-to-date information about Medicare and answer questions.
Medicare beneficiaries who want to make changes to their coverage can do so during open enrollment, which runs from Tuesday, October 15 to Saturday, Dec. 7. Open enrollment also provides an ideal time for people to talk with their doctors about their prescription drugs and potentially lower cost options. Idaho residents can also call 800-247-4422 to arrange a meeting with a Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisor.
