During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, you will likely experience more marketing from private Medicare plans, like Medicare Advantage Plans and Part D plans. Companies try to reach consumers in various ways, like television commercials, radio ads, events, mailings, phone calls, and texts. The government has rules, though, to protect you from forceful or misleading marketing. Knowing the rules and red flags can help you make the best choices for yourself during Open Enrollment.

First, let’s look at the marketing rules that these private Medicare health and drug plans must follow.  Remember, these companies are not the government. They just have permission from the government to sell their private Medicare plans to you.  Click here to learn more.