Medicare open enrollment for parts C and D ends on Sunday, December 7. Scott Minea, Executive Director of the state’s Health Insurance Assistance Program (Missouri SHIP), said for those already enrolled, now’s the time to make changes. “For switching your Part D drug...
Missouri has over 1.3 million residents who are eligible for Medicare. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program has seen that number climb, due to aging Baby Boomers. The enrollment period is October 15th through December 7th. Missouri’s SHIP program offers free...
(Undated) — A study by the non-profit Commonwealth Fund ranks Missouri 34th among states when it comes to Medicare patient outcomes. Commmonwealth Fund President, Dr. Joseph Betancourt says according to most metrics Missouri is doing an average job, but could...
(Jefferson City, MO) — More than 1.3 million Missouri residents are 65 and over, and eligible for Medicare this year. Scott Miniea, Executive Director of the Missouri State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), says the number has risen sharply due to a cluster of...
(Jefferson City, MO) — The state of Missouri is offering help to residents as open enrollment begins for Medicare later this month. The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance is encouraging residents to review their plan and costs, and if they wish...