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What's new with Medicare in 2019

Justin Halverson from Great Waters Financial guides us through what's new for Medicare for 2019.

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Justin Halverson from Great Waters Financial guides us through what's new for Medicare for 2019.

Important dates:

Medicare Open Enrollment for 2019 coverage

October 15th - December 7th

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment for July 2019 coverage

January 1st - March 31st

The basics: Medicare is a federal health insurance program for those who are 65 or older. You can enroll in Medicare Parts A & B, which cover Hospital and Medical insurance respectively.

Medicare Part D covers prescription drugs and can be added on to Medicare Parts A & B.

Or you can enroll in Medicare Part C, better known as Medicare Advantage. These plans offer the same coverage as Medicare Parts A & B plus benefits like private fee-for-service plans or special needs plans. Medicare Advantage Plans usually include prescription drug coverage.

You can get start mapping out your plan and get a rough cost estimate with the Medicare Plan Finder at Great Waters Financial

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