If you've recently lost your Medicare coverage under Aetna, Humana 341, Presbyterian PPO, Wellcare, United CSNP, or simply due to a plan discontinuance, you may qualify for a Special Election Period (SEP), allowing you to make changes to your plan outside the regular enrollment windows. Beginning in January.
This SEP can be a lifeline for those who've experienced a qualifying event such as marriage, divorce, the death of a spouse, an employer settlement payment, losing employer-based insurance, changes in income, changes in residence, changes in employment or moving out of their plan's service area.
Navigating the complexities of Medicare can be overwhelming. As part of the Retirement Answer Team who is a licensed and bonded broker, we can guide you through your options and help you enroll in a plan that meets your healthcare needs. Don't wait until it's too late -- reach out to us today to explore your eligibility for the SEP and avoid coverage gaps.
The new changes to Medicare Part D are expected to have several key impacts on pharmacies, particularly in terms of reimbursement, drug pricing, and the way prescription drugs are dispensed.
Here's how local pharmacies may be affected:
Overall, while pharmacies will also likely see increased demand for prescriptions and improved clarity in the Medicare Part D system, adapting to these changes will be essential for pharmacies to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries receive the medications they need.
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