Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, also called Open Enrollment, is the time each year when you can review and make changes to your Medicare coverage. The Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 through December 7 each year. Changes made during this period generally take effect January 1. It's a good time to make sure your coverage still works for you, including your doctors, medications, costs, and benefits. Learn more about Medicare Open Enrollment: https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/open-enrollment

No. You do not have to change your Medicare plan during Annual Enrollment. It's still a good idea to review your coverage each year. Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans can change their costs, benefits, provider networks, and covered medications from year to year. If your current plan still meets your needs, you can generally keep it.

In most cases, yes. We accept Medicare Part B, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Medicaid, and most Medicare Advantage plans. If you're considering a new plan during Annual Enrollment, give us a call. We're happy to check whether we accept your specific plan. Call 888-290-1209 to check your coverage.

Yes. We accept Medicare Part B, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Medicaid, and most Medicare Advantage plans. Not sure if we take your plan? Give us a call. We're happy to check for you. Call 888-290-1209 to check your coverage.

When comparing plans, look at more than the monthly premium. Consider whether your doctors are in network, what you'll pay for care and prescriptions, your annual out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the plan covers the services you use. You can compare Medicare plans using Medicare's official Plan Compare tool: https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/

Original Medicare includes Medicare Part A and Part B. You can generally see any doctor or health care provider who accepts Medicare. Medicare Advantage, also called Medicare Part C, is offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare. These plans provide your Medicare Part A and Part B coverage and may include additional benefits. The right choice depends on your health care needs, doctors, medications, costs, and preferences. Learn more about Medicare coverage options: https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans

Medicare is federal health insurance primarily for people age 65 and older. Some people under 65 may also qualify based on certain disabilities or health conditions. Medicare coverage is divided into different parts that cover different types of care. Learn the basics of Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare

Medicare Part A helps cover inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home health care. Medicare Part B helps cover medically necessary and preventive care, including visits with doctors and other health care providers. Together, Part A and Part B make up Original Medicare.

Medicare covers many preventive services and screenings that are important to women's health. Coverage depends on the specific service and your Medicare plan. At Herself Health, we provide primary care focused on the health needs of women 65+, including preventive care, screenings, chronic condition management, and the health concerns that can become more common as women age.

Medicare covers certain screening mammograms and bone density tests, including DEXA scans, when Medicare's coverage requirements are met. Herself Health offers 3D screening mammography and DEXA scans onsite at our Highland Park clinic, making it easier to get preventive care in one place. Coverage and out-of-pocket costs depend on your specific Medicare coverage.

Yes. Medicare Part B helps cover medically necessary and preventive primary care services. Herself Health provides primary care designed around the health needs of women 65+. We accept Medicare Part B, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Medicaid, and most Medicare Advantage plans. Not sure if we take your plan? Give us a call at 888-290-1209. We're happy to check for you.