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.
2022 Medicare Advantage Plans
2022 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans
2023 Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans
2023 Part D Standard Plan Cost Sharing
2023 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
Save Money on Medicine and Medicare Costs
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