Advice for Seniors During Medicare Open Enrollment
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Seniors who would like to review and possibly change their
Open enrollment selections can be made at Medicare.gov by
Picking a
Help making your decision
SHIP can be contacted statewide at (800) 307-4444 or in
Know your rights
State and federal rules are in place to protect consumers against abuses in the marketing and sales of
* Must be licensed by the state. Check with
* May not make unsolicited contact such as door-to-door sales, cold calls or approaching you in a parking lot.
* Must have made an appointment before coming to your home.
* Must arrange in advance the type of products that will be discussed during a scheduled sales appointment. At the appointment, the salesperson may only try to sell you the types of insurance agreed upon by you in advance.
* May not try to sell you non-health care related products (like a life insurance policy or an annuity) during a sales or marketing presentation of a
* May not attempt to sell you a plan in a doctor's office, pharmacy or at an educational event.
* May not offer you free meals at promotional or sales events.
* May not offer you gifts or other promotional items whose value is in excess of
Beware Medicare Fraud
To protect yourself from scam artists intent on taking advantage you, here are some additional tips to avoid becoming a victim:
* Beware of door-to-door sales people. Remember, agents cannot solicit business at your home without an appointment. Do not allow uninvited agents into your home.
* Do not give out personal information, such as
* Verify that the plan you have chosen is an approved
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