Post #7- Medicare Advantage

"Medicare Advantage, Drug Plan Enrollments Start Oct. 15"
By Lisa Stiffler
The Seattle Times
October 13, 2014

http://blogs.seattletimes.com/healthcarecheckup/2014/10/13/medicare-advantage-drug-plan-enrollments-start-oct-15/

Summary: Open enrollment for prescription drug coverage and Medicare Advantage plans began on Oct. 15 and will remain open until Dec. 7. This enrollment period provides the public with the opportunity to search for a plan that best fits their needs.

Relevance: Those with limited incomes can easily get involved in searching for a plan by getting free assistance in signing up from Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors. Also, Medicare Advantage caters to those who need help purchasing prescription drugs through Medicare's "Extra Help" program. Just like our non-profit, Medicare aims to assist and educate families in need.