MedicareCompareUSA and the CHI Texas Division to Establish Toll-Free Helpline to Assist Medicare Beneficiaries in Health Plan Selection
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The new helpline will connect callers with licensed agents specialty trained to help educate consumers on the features of all Medicare options including Medicare Advantage and Prescription plans, which collectively provide coverage for approximately one-third of all Medicare beneficiaries nationwide. These agents also represent Medicare Supplement plans and can facilitate and simplify enrollment in whichever plan is selected by providing assistance throughout the application and enrollment process.
"Many seniors have existing relationships with doctors and hospitals that have been built over time, and they want to make sure that they have continued access once they go on Medicare," said
Medicare's annual open enrollment period runs from
Once enrolled, agents of MedicareCompareUSA will be available to provide an annual review of an individual's Medicare coverage. This often includes assisting members affected by Medicare plan network changes that frequently occur on an annual basis. Doing so will allow beneficiaries to proactively select a new plan, if necessary, that best meets their specific needs, preferences and budget while retaining continuity of care with their trusted providers.
Consumers will access the new helpline free of charge through a dedicated toll-free number and link that have been established on the websites of
The 17 hospitals that comprise the CHI Texas Division are:
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