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 Taking Medicare Open Enrollment Step by Step guide. 

2020 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans

2020 Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans

2020 Part D Standard Plan Cost Sharing

2020 Medicare Premiums, Deductibles and Coinsurances

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

Medicare Plan Finder
Video: End-to-End Walkthrough the Plan Finder
Video: What a Plan Finder 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
VIdeo: Plan Finder Results

Step Three: Sign up for your plan.

 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.

My Medicare.gov Getting Started
Video: Why You Should Create a MyMedicare.gov Account