Medicare Enrollees Can Switch Coverage Now During Open Enrollment

From October 15 to December 7, its annual open enrollment time for the 65 million Americans covered by Medicare, the federal health program for older people and some people with disabilities. Enrollees in either the traditional program or Medicare Advantage plans, which are offered by private insurers, can change their coverage. There are a few new features for 2024, including a lower out-of-pocket cost limit for some patients taking expensive drugs.

Now is a good time for beneficiaries to examine their current coverage because health and drug plans may have made changes — including to the pharmacies or medical providers in their networks and how much prescriptions cost. Read more from KFF Health News here.