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New Deadline For People To Make Changes In Medicare Coverage

By Paul Tuthill

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-996030.mp3

Boston, MA – The deadline for Medicare's annual open enrollment season is rapidly approaching. The end date for Medicare recipients to make changes to their health plans and prescription drug coverage is December 7th. In previous years, Medicare Open Enrollment ended on December 31st. Medicare officials are concerned people may not be aware of the rapidly approaching new deadline. WAMC"s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill spoke with Dr. Jaye Weisman, who is the Regional Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services..