Medicare Annual Open Enrollment time is October 15 through December 7 every year. Emory Healthcare knows lots of information about Medicare insurance is coming at you all at once. Although we are a health care system and not an insurance company, we know how important this information is to our patients and want to make sure we provide trusted resources. We are here to assist our patients, as well as their families and caregivers, in understanding Medicare and Medicare insurance basic plans.
When considering a plan, remember that no single Medicare plan is suitable for everyone. Our goal is to help simplify the process of comparing and enrolling in Medicare insurance. There are different types of Medicare plans, and to complicate matters more, health care providers do not accept all Medicare plans.
One important tip for families and caregivers assisting with the Medicare process to know is that married couples will not be automatically enrolled together. Each person needs to make Medicare plan enrollment decisions based on their unique needs. It is not uncommon for spouses to have Medicare insurance with different companies. We want to make sure you have the necessary tools you need to guide you, as well as a solid understanding of what Medicare is and how it can help you or a loved one.
