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Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage

Please be reminded that the Medicare Open Enrollment period will be October 15 – December 7, 2020.  During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage Plan or a Medicare drug  plan.  The new coverage will become effective January 1, 2021, as long as the plan receives the request by December 7, 2020.   Gail Kennedy, Seneca Nation AOA HIICAP Counselor would be pleased to assist you with your Medicare enrollment questions and concerns.  Please give her a call at 716.945.8991.

The following is reprinted from the official 2020 Government Medicare handbook, “Medicare & You” and highlights key components of both ‘Original Medicare’ and Medicare Advantage: