COLUMBIA, Tenn. — Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) will host the free Your Medicare in 2024 seminar on Friday, Nov. 3, from 2-3 p.m., featuring an explanation on Medicare plan changes for the coming year.
The event will be held in the Maury Regional Annex at 1223 Trotwood Ave. in Columbia. To register, visit the Classes & Events page at MauryRegional.com or call 931.381.4183.
Sherri Craig with the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will provide information on what changes could be made in the Medicare Part D (prescription drug benefit) and Medicare Advantage (supplemental) plans in 2024. The seminar will also address the importance of performing an annual plan comparison and changes in Medicare costs.
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Medicare beneficiaries are encouraged to review your current coverage, ensure that your preferred providers are still in-network and determine what Part D plan will best cover your prescription medications. Plan changes go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
The “Medicare and You” book that beneficiaries will receive by mail contains information about Medicare coverage and plans available in your area. For more information, visit MauryRegional.com/Medicare.
SHIP volunteers at Maury Regional Medical Center are trained to offer assistance to Medicare recipients who would like their Medicare Part D options reviewed. To make an individual appointment, visit Volunteer.MauryRegional.com to obtain a form and return it to Volunteer Services. Forms are also available in the Volunteer Services Office at 1222 Trotwood Ave., Suite 112, in Columbia. Once the form is returned, individuals will be contacted to schedule an appointment for a one-on-one review.
Maury Regional Health also has enrollment counselors available to answer questions. Schedule a meeting by calling 931.381.1111, ext. 7262. Appointments are available (including by phone or teleconference) during regular business hours.
If you feel a Medicare Advantage plan is right for you, please note that Maury Regional Health providers participate in the following Medicare Advantage plans:
- Aetna Medicare
- American Health Advantage of Tennessee
- Amerivantage
- BlueCross Blue Shield
- Cigna Medicare HMO and PPO
- Farm Bureau Health Plans
- HumanaChoice HMO and PPO
- NHC Advantage
- WellCare HMO and PPO
- UnitedHealthcare
Maury Regional Health providers are not participating in the Ascension Complete, Bright Health and Clover Health Choice Medicare Advantage plans.