Taking Medicare Open Enrollment Step by Step

Health insurance can be one of the most important decisions we make for our health and finances. The Louisiana Department of Insurance, in conjunction with the Louisiana Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), has created a step by step guide to registering important information, comparing and selecting Medicare plans during Open Enrollment. Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7.

Download the full Taking Medicare Open Enrollment Step by Step guide or follow along week by week.

 

Step One: Get in the system and build a profile on the Medicare Plan Finder.

Medicare Policy Search

Video: Medicare Plan Finder
Video: What a Profile Does for You

 

Step Two: Review plans to find the one that fits you.

Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement Brochure
Medicare Comparison Chart
Video: How to Compare Plans

 

Step Three: Sign up for your plan.

Video: When to sign up for Part C and Part D
Video: Signing up for a Plan

 

Step Four: See if you qualify for extra help with Medicare costs.

National Council on Aging Benefits Check Up
Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Extra Help
Save Money on Medicine and Medicare Costs - English
Save Money on Medicine and Medicare Costs - Spanish
Save Money on Medicine and Medicare Costs - Vietnamese
Video: Extra Help with Medicare Costs

 

Step Five: Create a MyMedicare.gov account.

 

Video: Register for an Account
Video: Why You Should Create a MyMedicare.gov Account