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RI SHIP/SMP assists Medicare Beneficiaries with navigating Medicare and preventing Medicare Fraud.

Confused about how Medigap works during Medicare Open Enrollment? You're not alone. This short video explains the difference between Medicare Open Enrollment and your Medigap Open Enrollment, including when you can enroll in a Medigap plan, when you can make changes, and what to consider when review...

10/20/2026

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If you're approaching age 65 and have health insurance through your job or a spouse's job, Medicare decisions can be complicated. Before enrolling, make sure you understand how your employer coverage works with Medicare. This video walks through three key questions that can help you avoid coverage g...

10/14/2026

Have you checked your Medicare mail lately? 📬

Your important Medicare documents should have arrived by the end of September, making now the perfect time to review them before Medicare Open Enrollment begins this week on October 15.

✔️ Original Medicare? Review your Medicare & You handbook.
✔️ Medicare Advantage or Part D? Review your ANOC and EOC for any changes in costs, coverage, providers, pharmacies, or prescription drugs.

These documents outline any changes to costs, coverage, provider networks, pharmacies, and prescription drugs for 2027. Even if you're happy with your current plan, coverage can change from year to year, so it's worth confirming that your plan still meets your needs.

Need assistance reviewing your options? SHIP offers unbiased health insurance counseling at no cost to you.

10/14/2026

You've read the notices. Now it's time to compare your options.

Medicare Open Enrollment begins tomorrow, October 15, and runs through December 7.

The notices you received this fall can help you identify changes to:
✅ Costs and copays
✅ Prescription drug coverage
✅ Provider and pharmacy networks
✅ Extra benefits

Even if you're satisfied with your current coverage, taking a few minutes each year to review your options can help ensure your plan continues to meet your healthcare needs and budget.

Not sure what a notice means or whether a change affects you? SHIP provides unbiased Medicare counseling to help you understand your options and make informed decisions.

10/14/2026

Your health needs can change every year—and Medicare costs and coverage can too. Compare prescription drug and health options during Medicare Open Enrollment to find the best coverage for you. Get started at www.Medicare.gov/plan-compare

09/18/2026

08/28/2026

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Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

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