Medicare open enrollment is here. With plan premiums at historic lows, now’s the time to review your coverage options
(Family Features) Medicare’s Open Enrollment gives people with Medicare the opportunity to sign up for health or prescription drug plans, or make changes to their existing health plans or prescription drug plans for coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2021. But don’t delay – Open Enrollment ends on Dec. 7.
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