New to Medicare
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all in-person Medicare and Your Choices Workshops presented by the ADRC Elder Benefit Specialist have been temporarily suspended. If you wish, you may have a Medicare packet mailed to you, fill out and submit the form, call the ADRC at (262) 335-4497, or request via Email. The five Medicare videos found at the bottom of this page will guide you through the materials and provide information on the following subjects:
- Original Medicare (Parts A and B)
- Medicare Supplemental Polices
- Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)
- Retiree or Employer Group Insurance
- Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D)
- Senior Care
- Medicaid
- Dates to Remember
- Appeal Rights
- Where to go for help
This presentation should give you the knowledge and resources to make an informed decision on your health insurance coverage.
For more information, please visit the Medicare.gov website. See directions for how to create an account and use the Medicare Drug Plan & Advantage Plan Finder
Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 - December 7)
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage plans can change their premiums, deductibles, co-pays, formularies, & network providers every year. Your opportunity to change plans is between October 15 - December 7 each year. If you are looking for help navigating your options, the ADRC Benefits team is HERE to Help! We provide unbiased information about how your plan compares with the plans available next year. We will collect information from you, prepare a plan review and mail out a packet of information tailored to your needs.
What can a plan review do for you?
- Make sure your list of prescriptions are covered.
- Get an estimate of what your prescriptions will cost under each plan.
- Find out if your pharmacy is in the network
- Save $$$ by ensuring that you're enrolled in the lowest cost plan for the new year.
Request a Medicare Plan Review