SHIBA & Medicare

• Open Enrollment ended December 7th. However, if you are currently in a Medicare Advantage Plan, and you have not received a letter saying your plan will be discontinued, you will have an opportunity to switch to another Medicare Advantage Plan during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period from January 1 through March 31, 2025.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO CLIENTS WHOSE PLAN IS NO LONGER OFFERED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2024

If you have been notified by your Health Care Plan that your Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D plan is ending this year, please read the letter you received carefully as it contains important information on your coverage and rights. Also be aware of the following:

• Special Enrollment Period (SEP) – Because your plan is ending, you may have an SEP from December 8, 2024, through February 28, 2025, to change your Medicare health and drug coverage. 
  • Changes you make from December 8 through December 31 will take effect January 1.
  • Changes you make during January take effect February 1. If your plan ended as of December 31, you will be automatically enrolled in Original Medicare as of January 1 so that you still have medical coverage until you have made a formal decision.
  • Changes you make in February take effect March 1.Since your plan ended as of December 31, you will be automatically enrolled in Original Medicare as of January 1 so that you still have medical coverage until you have made a formal decision.
  • It is important to know that if you are automatically enrolled in Original Medicare, you may face gaps in prescription drug coverage because you will not automatically receive a new Part D plan.

You may contact SHIBA at the Edmonds Waterfront Center by emailing us at shibasnohomish@gmail.com. You may also reach us at 425-290-1276. Please be sure to include your email address and the best days and times to reach you in your message.