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Open enrollment begins for Ala. Medicare beneficiaries

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Open enrollment runs October 15 through December 7. Open enrollment runs October 15 through December 7.
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) -

Open enrollment began for Medicare beneficiaries in Alabama on Monday.

This is a time when Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their health insurance plan. 

There were some federal cuts in Medicaid that went into affect August 1 that will impact Medicare beneficiaries, so the Alabama Department of Senior Services is offering free plan comparisons.

It you have questions or need assistance with your plan, call 1-800-AGE-LINE or contact your area's council of governments.  There are councils in Huntsville, Decatur, and Muscle Shoals.

Open enrollment runs October 15 through December 7.

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