Medicare Open Enrollment Is Over, but Some Seniors Still Have Options for Changing Their Coverage
Seniors on Medicare don't all have the same coverage. While Parts A and B provide the same benefits for all enrollees, those on original Medicare get a choice when it comes to their Part D prescription-drug coverage. And those who sign up for Medicare Advantage get to choose their specific coverage, as well.
Each year, Medicare enrollees are given an opportunity to make changes to their coverage during the program's open-enrollment period, which runs from mid-October through early December. This year's open-enrollment period wrapped up earlier in the week, so many seniors are now locked into their plans for the entirety of 2022. But some seniors may still have an opportunity to make changes to their coverage if they're not satisfied with it.
Many seniors prefer to get coverage under Medicare Advantage because it often pays for commonly needed services original Medicare won't cover. These include dental care, eye exams, and hearing aids, among others.
Source Fool.com