Medicare beneficiaries should review their options for 2024
Insurance Commissioner
"Medicare plans and prices change," Commissioner Causey said. "It is important for Medicare beneficiaries to take advantage of the Open Enrollment Period by contacting local Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors to save money, improve your coverage or both." The Open Enrollment Period began on
It is important to contact your local SHIIP counselor before deciding about coverage because you may be able to receive more affordable and better Medicare health and/or drug plan options in your area. For example, even if you are satisfied with your current Medicare Advantage or Part D plan, there may be another plan in your area that covers your health care and/or drugs at a better price.
SHIIP is a division of the
Here are some of the ways to review and compare plans available for 2024.
Get one-on-one help from your local SHIIP office.
Get one-on-one help from SHIIP by calling 1-855-408-1212, Monday through Friday, from
Review the Medicare & You handbook. It was mailed to people with Medicare in September.
Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) 24-hours a day, seven days a week, to find out more about your coverage options. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
Contact your trusted licensed insurance agent. SHIIP counselors are not licensed insurance agents, and they do not sell, endorse, or oppose any product, plan or company. If you have questions about your specific plan, we encourage you to contact your insurance agent or the insurance company. For more information about SHIIP and the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, call 1-855-408-1212 or visit www.ncshiip. com.
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