Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period to End December 31, 2008
For Immediate Release No. 060-08
December 09, 2008
For More Information Contact:
Celeste Lawrence, Press Secretary
Ph: (340) 773-6459 ext. 3115
Fax: (340) 719-3801
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period to End December 31, 2008
VI SHIP Director/Medicare Coordinator Rena Sarauw is alerting all Medicare Part D beneficiaries that the open enrollment period to join, change or drop their prescription drug plan will end on December 31, 2008.
“We are encouraging all Medicare beneficiaries to review their current prescription drug plan to determine if it adequately meets their needs in terms of cost, coverage and convenience. If not, do not hesitate to contact our office to see the list of current plans available if you desire a change,” said Ms. Sarauw.
She added that those individuals satisfied with their current plan do not have to re-enroll. Only one open enrollment period is offered each year and those not taking advantage of this year’s open enrollment will have to wait until next year.
To learn more or to obtain assistance with joining or changing a plan, call the VI SHIP office in St. Thomas at 714-4354 or in St. Croix at 772-7368. Beneficiaries may also call 1-800-MEDICARE or go online at www.medicare.gov.
VI SHIP is a program federally funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and locally administered by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
