October 15 Is Coming….Know Your Medicare Options!!

Dear Toni:

I turned 65 in Feb and did not enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan.  I’ve been told that I must wait until October for Medicare’s Annual Enrollment time. I need help now because I have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and my brand name prescription is very expensive. I thought I could enroll at any time of the year.  What can I do? James…Memorial area

Hello James:

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment involves only enrolling in a standalone Part D Medicare Prescription Drug plan or a Part C Medicare Advantage plan with or without Medicare Prescription Drug plans. *Medicare Annual Enrollment does not involve changing or enrolling in a…