University of Florida/Nassau County Extension Service
Submitted by Anne Sparkle
October 8, 2021
UF/IFAS Extension
Nassau County
Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7
The University of Florida/Nassau County Extension Service provides unbiased Medicare consultations to aid Medicare beneficiaries in understanding their options and making their Medicare choices. Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 – December 7. During this time, those who already have Medicare can re-evaluate their current Medicare plans and make changes for 2022.
Whether you are new to Medicare and need assistance making your initial choices, or you would like to learn about changes you can make during Open Enrollment, one-on-one unbiased assistance can be provided either in person, or via telephone. Contact Meg McAlpine, Nassau County Extension Service (904)530-6359, to schedule your appointment.
When I turned 65, I talked with one of County Extension Medicare experts, and she was awesome. Not only was she super-knowledgeable about Medicare, but she could explain it clearly, comprehensively, and tailored it to my situation. Plus, she lived locally, and so knew all about the plans and providers here.
I don’t understand this “open enrollment” period. According to the Medicare information they sent me I can only enroll starting 3 months prior to my 65th birthday up to 3 months after. If that time period does not coincide with the time frame of Oct. 15-Dec 7th, then what?
The Open Enrollment period applies to folks who are already on Medicare and want to change plans. The 3 month before and after 65 is for new enrollees.