Medicare 2021
A new year often brings adjustments to Medicare.
See if any forthcoming changes might affect your benefits.
Medicare 2021 FAQ’s
Who Is Eligible to Purchase Medigap Plan C or Plan F?
As a result of federal legislation, individuals who were newly eligible for Medicare on or after January 1, 2020, cannot purchase Medigap Plan C or Plan F (including the Plan F high deductible option). This is because, after January 1, 2020, this law prevented...
Do the Health Insurance Marketplaces (Also Known As Exchanges) Affect My Medicare Coverage?
The Marketplaces do not affect your Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D plans, and Medigap policies are not sold through the Marketplace. If you are eligible for Medicare, you should not use the Marketplace to get health and drug coverage, with two exceptions....
What Are My Options for Changing My Coverage This Year?
You should make any necessary changes to your Medicare coverage by December 7, 2020, in order for the changes to take effect on January 1, 2021. If in 2021, you need to change your Medicare coverage, you may have the opportunity to make changes, if: You have a...
If I Have Questions About the Annual Enrollment Period Who Can I Contact?
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): Contact your SHIP if you have questions about any notices you receive. SHIP counselors can also help you use the Plan Finder to review your options and pick a plan that meets your needs. Visit www.shiptacenter.org or...
