The open enrollment period for Medicare is until December 7, 2011 to choose a 2012 plan.
Another favorite example came during the recent open enrollment period for healthcare plans.
Many Medicare beneficiaries are not aware that the open enrollment period for the Medicare Part D Drug plans is happening right now.
Ask too, if the state is holding a child-only open enrollment period.
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If enrollees do not act fast, they will most likely have to wait until October 15 during the 2012 Fall Open Enrollment Period.
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Insurers offer hundreds of different Medicare Advantage plans around the country, and they flood TV airwaves each fall with commercials during the annual open enrollment period for the popular plans.
One must affirmatively enroll in the program to take advantage of its benefits, and the time to do that is now: during the open enrollment period, which lasts until December 7.
If you have an aging parent who may be vulnerble to criminal activity in this open enrollment period, you can help by being sure your loved one is aware of these tricks.
The new FAQ document notes that insurance companies may establish an open enrollment period for children with pre-existing conditions and makes clear that the Administration will not hesitate to issue regulations if insurance companies unfairly limit access to insurance for children who need it most.
This monthly enrollment feature is in contrast to the other types of pre-tax benefits, like health care flexible spending accounts, which limit your ability to sign-up to just once a year during open enrollment period or when you experience a qualifying life event, such as the birth of a child.
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Thursday is the start of the annual six-week open-enrollment period, when Medicare patients can join or switch drug plans for 2008.
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