Deadline for Medicare Open Enrollment Nears

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Managed Care Weekly Digest -- With the deadline of December 7, 2017 just a few weeks away, there is still time for those who are eligible for Medicare to make an important decision about their healthcare during the annual open enrollment period (see also e-TeleQuote Insurance, Inc.).

With more Medicare health plan options than ever, it is important for people to understand their options. Medicare consumers want to feel confident that the plan they choose will fit their needs and budget. So, what is the best way to determine whether your current Medicare plan is right for you?

Drawing on many years of Medicare enrollment experience, Anthony P. Solazzo, CEO of e-TeleQuote, explains how asking the right questions is of the utmost importance in determining which plan may be the best fit for you. Here are the four questions he says are important to ask: Has your health changed since last year? Are you taking different medications since last year? Some plans change their coverage, so it's best to know which medications are covered for 2018. Do you have a chronic illness, such as hypertension, diabetes or heart disease? There are special health plans that offer specific benefits for these conditions that may improve your quality of care and reduce out-of-pocket costs. Are you concerned about out-of-pocket expenses or extra benefits? Some Medicare Advantage plans may cover much of your overall healthcare costs and also offer prescription drug coverage. Are your doctors and hospital part of the network? Some Medicare health plans may change provider networks, which can affect which doctors (especially specialist physicians) you may see under your benefits.

"Education based on your specific healthcare needs is the key to selecting a good Medicare health plan," said Solazzo. "It is important to ask the right questions and to remember that each year your needs may change."

For more information, and to download the complimentary easyMedicare.com guide, Making Sense of Medicare: The Medicare Basics, visit www.easyMedicare.com (https://www.easyMedicare.com). About e-TeleQuote and easyMedicare e-TeleQuote Insurance, Inc. is an independent digital insurance agency providing consumers the ability to purchase Medicare insurance from the comfort of their homes. The company diligently researches available plan options from multiple insurance carriers to help consumers choose a plan that best suits their needs. e-TeleQuote provides consumers personal consultation through experienced licensed insurance agents, who suggest plan coverage options based on a customer's particular needs. The company proudly serves tens of thousands of consumers annually across the United States.

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