Just a reminder that members on Medicare have an opportunity each year from Nov 15 to Dec 31 to change their optional insurance such as Advantage, Supplemental, or Part D drug programs.  Most of us have seen significant increases this last year so taking time to compare plans available to you may save you some money.

There are several companies that will assist you in looking at the plan options for no charge (they get a fee from insurance companies).  These are all on our contacts list on our Club web site.

1. Extend Health:  www.extendhealth.com/gm  1 866 682 4832

2. My Part D USA: www.mypartDusa.com  1 866 752 1795

3. Medicare: www.medicare.gov

4. New site covering the new health care bill: www.healthcare.gov

There is not much information yet but it appears there will be a new supplemental plan N that gives more options on deductions and copays.  It also looks like Advantage plans may have significant cost increases due to their high cost to Medicare. 

Marvin Thomson
Vice President GMLSRC