Medicare's Annual Election Period

Medicare’s Annual Election Period runs October 15 – December 7.

Sutter Health has partnered with eHealth to help you compare your Medicare Advantage coverage options.

Choose Medicare Advantage

Consider an all-in-one Medicare Advantage plan during Medicare’s Annual Election Period (also known as Medicare’s Open Enrollment), October 15 – December 7. This may be the only opportunity you have each year to change your Medicare health or prescription drug coverage, if you decide to.

Medicare Advantage plans help simplify the complexity around Medicare, and may offer more comprehensive and cost-effective benefits–including Part A hospital insurance, Part B medical insurance, and Part D prescription drug benefits. Some also include dental and vision care.

Having the right health insurance coverage is important to staying healthy.

Medicare Advantage patients:

Are more likely to receive preventive care
Are half as likely to go to the emergency room
Are less likely to be admitted to the hospital
Go home from the hospital one day earlier
Are less likely to be readmitted to hospital after discharge*

*Source: Based on Sutter Health 2019 managed care data–when compared to people on fee-for-service Medicare.

Medicare Advantage may offer:

Low or no co-pays for office visits
Limited annual out-of-pocket costs
Prescription drug coverage for most plans
Preventive services, including annual physicals
Dental and vision care
X-ray and lab services
Hospitalization coverage
Emergency room and urgent care nationwide

This is not a complete description of benefits. Eligibility may be limited to certain times of the year.

Special Needs Plans

Millions of Americans are eligible for Medicare Savings Programs and Extra Help, but not yet enrolled. These programs help qualifying patients with limited income and resources pay Medicare’s cost-sharing expenses, including premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance.

If you would like more information about Medicare’s Extra Help programs or need help determining whether you are eligible, please send us an email with your name, preferred contact information, and ZIP code of residence. We will provide your information to a local agent to contact you.

Learn More Learn more about the Medicare Savings Programs

It’s Not too Early for a Medicare Plan Checkup

Prior to Medicare’s Annual Election Period is a great time to review your coverage options. Ask yourself these questions:

Does my current coverage still meet my healthcare and prescription drug needs?
Am I paying too much?
Have I compared plans side-by-side to see if I can save on prescription drug and out-of-pocket costs?
Have I reviewed my Medicare Annual Notice of Change?
Will my coverage still include access to my Sutter Health-affiliated doctor?
Will my Medicare plan offer the same coverage at the same cost next year?

Find out if a Medicare Advantage plan with access to the Sutter Health network is right for you. Compare plans at eHealth.

Find the right Medicare Advantage plan for you.

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Medicare's Annual Election Period

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