September 18, 2012 -- The Medicare Rx Access Network of Oregon has re-energized its local partners to help prepare Oregon seniors for the upcoming October 15th through December 7th open enrollment opportunity for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans.
More than 600,000 seniors in Oregon are currently covered by Medicare. While there are still a few weeks before seniors can make changes to their benefits, the Medicare Rx Access Network is urging seniors to start preparing now.
“Every year seniors should compare their current plan with new coverage options in their area,” said Laura Keller of the American Diabetes Association. “Plans change and people’s medical needs change too. Patients can make their benefits work for them.”
Seniors wanting to compare their plans should visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. These resources will allow them to easily compare their current coverage to their medical and financial needs in order to determine the most suitable option available to them in their area.
The Medicare Rx Access Network will spend the upcoming months working with local health providers and community organizations to spread the word about the open enrollment opportunity.
Eighty-eight percent of Part D enrollees report satisfaction with their coverage, according to the KRC Survey for Medicare Today, done in October of 2011.
