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What’s new for Medicare open enrollment

Most beneficiaries don't switch plans during the annual open enrollment period, but retirees can save money by reviewing their drug coverage options.

The Medicare open enrollment period has begun. It’s that time of year starting before Halloween and stretching into early jingle bell season when ads for Medicare plans saturate the airwaves and stuff mailboxes. You would think everyone 65 and older was faced with a crucial, time-sensitive decisio

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