10-5-17 medicare open enrollment

The Fond du Lac County Senior Services benefits specialist says its time to think about whether you need to make changes to your Medicare prescription drug plan.  The Medicare Open Enrollment period runs from October 15 through December 7.   Benefits specialist Julie Hilbert says Medicare beneficiaries have an opportunity to enroll in, switch or disenroll from Medicare stand alone prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans.  Hilbert says even if you were completely happy with your drug plan or Advantage plan this year, you should investigate your options.  To make an appointment you may call Hilbert at 929-3521 to schedule an appointment.