Medicare Open Enrollment Period Begins October 15
#Westport, CT - Department of Human Services Director Elaine Daignault announced today that the Medicare Open Enrollment period begins on October 15, 2018 and runs through December 7, 2018. During this time, beneficiaries can join a new Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D prescription drug plan; switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan or Switch from a Medicare Advantage Plan to Original Medicare (with or without a Part D plan). These dates are important because once the enrollment period has ended no further changes to Medicare enrollment can be made until the following year. Daignault noted, “In addition to our Municipal Agent for the Elderly, Kristen Witt, and an amazing Senior Center that offers an array of…