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.
Emory Healthcare partners with MedicareCompareUSA* to provide a Medicare Insurance Helpline and online resource center found at MedicareOnDemand.com/Emory. The helpline can answer your Medicare questions by connecting you with a licensed insurance agent, and the MedicareOnDemand website enables patients to instantly compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and Medicare Prescription Drug plans online. You can even enroll in the plan of your choice. MedicareCompareUSA is an independent insurance agency that represents Emory-accepted Medicare insurance plans. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period takes place October 15 through December 7, and the service is provided at no cost or obligation to our patients. The helpline hours are 9 am to 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
Call the Medicare Insurance Helpline toll-free at 855-256-1501; TTY 711, schedule a convenient insurance consultation, or visit our Medicare Resources page at emoryhealthcare.org/medicare.
*MedicareOnDemand is a non-government site hosted by MedicareCompareUSA, an independent health insurance agency not affiliated with the federal Medicare program. All services are provided at no cost and without obligation; MedicareCompareUSA and affiliated agents are paid directly by the Medicare plan when enrollment occurs. Healthcare providers receive no financial benefit when patients use the service. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 8 organizations which offer 75 products in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
