What is Fall Open Enrollment?
Emily Whicheloe
September 5, 2017
Dear Marci,
I’ve heard that Fall Open Enrollment is coming up. What is Fall Open Enrollment, and what should I do to prepare for it?
– Andre (Dover, DE)
Emily Whicheloe
Education Coordinator
Emily Whicheloe graduated from Vassar College with a B.A. in Anthropology and a correlate in Spanish. She previously worked as a reading specialist at a middle school in Brooklyn, and joined the Medicare Rights Center in May 2015 to pursue interests in adult education and non-profit work. As an education associate, Emily leads content creation for a national Medicare counselor training curriculum and writes a bi-weekly newsletter for consumers. She uses her social science background to understand topics from different perspectives and understand issues in multiple ways. Emily comes to the Medicare Rights Center with a passion for social justice and the belief that everyone should have access to healthcare. In her free time she enjoys taking photographs and playing the ukulele.
Emily Whicheloe graduated from Vassar College with a B.A. in Anthropology and a correlate in Spanish. She previously worked as a reading specialist at a middle school in Brooklyn, and joined the Medicare Rights Center in May 2015 to pursue interests in adult education and non-profit work. As an education associate, Emily leads content creation for a national Medicare counselor training curriculum and writes a bi-weekly newsletter for consumers. She uses her social science background to understand topics from different perspectives and understand issues in multiple ways. Emily comes to the Medicare Rights Center with a passion for social justice and the belief that everyone should have access to healthcare. In her free time she enjoys taking photographs and playing the ukulele.
How do I use the Medicare Plan Finder?
Emily Whicheloe
October 31, 2016
Dear Marci,
My stand-alone Part D plan sent me a notice telling me that it will not cover some of my prescriptions next year. How do I use Medicare Plan Finder to look for a new plan?
– Peter (Sparks, NV)
Do I have to sign up for Part D?
Emily Whicheloe
October 18, 2016
Dear Marci,
Do I have to sign up for Part D if I already have prescription drug coverage?
Camila (Kona, HI)
What questions should I consider before signing up for a Part D plan?
Emily Whicheloe
October 3, 2016
Dear Marci,
My mother is going to be eligible for Medicare soon. I want to help her choose a prescription drug plan, but I’m not sure where to start. What are some questions she should consider before signing up for a Part D plan?
– Erin (Clark, NJ)
What changes can I make during Fall Open Enrollment?
Emily Whicheloe
September 19, 2016
Dear Marci,
What changes can I make during Fall Open Enrollment?
– Herman (Chattanooga, TN)
How does the Marketplace affect my Medicare coverage?
Emily Whicheloe
September 5, 2016
Dear Marci,
How does the Health Insurance Marketplace affect my Medicare coverage?
– Josephine (Cumberland, RI)
What is a health care proxy?
Emily Whicheloe
August 30, 2016
Dear Marci,
What is a health care proxy?
– Antoine (Annapolis, MD)
What is a health savings account (HSA)?
Emily Whicheloe
August 8, 2016
Dear Marci,
What is a health savings account (HSA)? Can I have an HSA and Medicare?
– Paola (Juneau, AK)
Does Medicare cover diabetes supplies?
Emily Whicheloe
July 25, 2016
Dear Marci,
I have Original Medicare and a stand-alone Part D plan. How will my diabetes supplies and insulin be covered?
– Blake (Laramie, WO)
Does Medicare cover durable medical equipment (DME)?
Emily Whicheloe
July 11, 2016
Dear Marci,
My doctor recommended that I get a manual wheelchair to get around my home. Does Medicare cover wheelchairs? If so, what do I need to do so that they will cover it?
– Gabrielle (Bardstown, KY)
What is Fall Open Enrollment?
September 5, 2017
Dear Marci,
I’ve heard that Fall Open Enrollment is coming up. What is Fall Open Enrollment, and what should I do to prepare for it?
– Andre (Dover, DE)
How do I use the Medicare Plan Finder?
October 31, 2016
Dear Marci,
My stand-alone Part D plan sent me a notice telling me that it will not cover some of my prescriptions next year. How do I use Medicare Plan Finder to look for a new plan?
– Peter (Sparks, NV)
Do I have to sign up for Part D?
October 18, 2016
Dear Marci,
Do I have to sign up for Part D if I already have prescription drug coverage?
Camila (Kona, HI)
What questions should I consider before signing up for a Part D plan?
October 3, 2016
Dear Marci,
My mother is going to be eligible for Medicare soon. I want to help her choose a prescription drug plan, but I’m not sure where to start. What are some questions she should consider before signing up for a Part D plan?
– Erin (Clark, NJ)
What changes can I make during Fall Open Enrollment?
September 19, 2016
Dear Marci,
What changes can I make during Fall Open Enrollment?
– Herman (Chattanooga, TN)
How does the Marketplace affect my Medicare coverage?
September 5, 2016
Dear Marci,
How does the Health Insurance Marketplace affect my Medicare coverage?
– Josephine (Cumberland, RI)
What is a health care proxy?
August 30, 2016
Dear Marci,
What is a health care proxy?
– Antoine (Annapolis, MD)
What is a health savings account (HSA)?
August 8, 2016
Dear Marci,
What is a health savings account (HSA)? Can I have an HSA and Medicare?
– Paola (Juneau, AK)
Does Medicare cover diabetes supplies?
July 25, 2016
Dear Marci,
I have Original Medicare and a stand-alone Part D plan. How will my diabetes supplies and insulin be covered?
– Blake (Laramie, WO)
Does Medicare cover durable medical equipment (DME)?
July 11, 2016
Dear Marci,
My doctor recommended that I get a manual wheelchair to get around my home. Does Medicare cover wheelchairs? If so, what do I need to do so that they will cover it?
– Gabrielle (Bardstown, KY)