Many Americans Sit Out Medicare's Annual Enrollment Says Medicare Supplement Association Director
Seniors should avoid the potentially costly mistake of skipping Medicare's Annual Enrollment period advises the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance.
Los Angeles, CA, November 08, 2019 --(PR.com)-- Research finds that finds that fewer than 4 in 10 average seniors review their Medicare plan each year to find the best deal shares the director of the Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI).
"That may be a costly mistake for millions of Medicare recipients," declares Jesse Slome, AAMSI's director. "The Medicare Annual Enrollment (AEP) period which ends December 7 is the time of the year when many more seniors need to take action."
Skipping the Medicare AEP can mean missing out on savings or being stuck with a plan throughout 2020 that doesn't meet changing health needs, Slome notes. "Plans differ, what you pay can differ quite considerably and for that reason we believe it benefits seniors to consult with local professionals who know the local plans that are available," Slome recommends.
"It's even more complicated this year because of the just launched Medicare Plan Finder," Slome cautions. The new Medicare online comparison tool from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, means seniors need to start from scratch with a new system. "In the past, it was pretty easy for insurance professionals to help consumers use and access the system to find their best drug plan coverage but that's really no longer the case," Slome adds.
Waiting too long to start can be a significant mistake. "We are already hearing from Medicare insurance agents that they a booked solid with appointments," Slome shares. "If you don't want to do it all yourself, it's really advisable to act sooner rather than later."
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance makes available the nation's leading Find A Local Medicare Agent online directory listing top specialists in all 50 states. Assess to utilize the listing is free and completely private.
To access the Medicare Agent Directory go to www.medicaresupp.org.
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance is an advocacy and informational organization that conducts the national Medigap industry conference, hosts the nation's leading Find A Local Medicare Agent online directory, conducts and publishes studies and supports insurance professionals who offer Medigap coverage.
"That may be a costly mistake for millions of Medicare recipients," declares Jesse Slome, AAMSI's director. "The Medicare Annual Enrollment (AEP) period which ends December 7 is the time of the year when many more seniors need to take action."
Skipping the Medicare AEP can mean missing out on savings or being stuck with a plan throughout 2020 that doesn't meet changing health needs, Slome notes. "Plans differ, what you pay can differ quite considerably and for that reason we believe it benefits seniors to consult with local professionals who know the local plans that are available," Slome recommends.
"It's even more complicated this year because of the just launched Medicare Plan Finder," Slome cautions. The new Medicare online comparison tool from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, means seniors need to start from scratch with a new system. "In the past, it was pretty easy for insurance professionals to help consumers use and access the system to find their best drug plan coverage but that's really no longer the case," Slome adds.
Waiting too long to start can be a significant mistake. "We are already hearing from Medicare insurance agents that they a booked solid with appointments," Slome shares. "If you don't want to do it all yourself, it's really advisable to act sooner rather than later."
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance makes available the nation's leading Find A Local Medicare Agent online directory listing top specialists in all 50 states. Assess to utilize the listing is free and completely private.
To access the Medicare Agent Directory go to www.medicaresupp.org.
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance is an advocacy and informational organization that conducts the national Medigap industry conference, hosts the nation's leading Find A Local Medicare Agent online directory, conducts and publishes studies and supports insurance professionals who offer Medigap coverage.
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Jesse R. Slome
818-597-3205
www.medicaresupp.org
Jesse R. Slome
818-597-3205
www.medicaresupp.org
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