Charles County, MD
11/04/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/04/2025 08:40
Assistance Available for Medicare Advantage Renewals
Assistance Available for Medicare Advantage Renewals
Post Date:11/04/2025 9:00 AM
News Release # 2025-115
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025
Charles County residents with Medicare Advantage plans that are not being renewed in 2026 may have options through the Charles County State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Medicare beneficiaries should call the Charles County State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at 301-609-5712 for free, confidential, and unbiased counseling on Medicare options.
If your Medicare Advantage plan is ending, you may be eligible for a guaranteed issue right to purchase a Medigap policy. Medigap plans are supplemental insurance plans designed to help cover out-of-pocket costs associated with Original Medicare, such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles.
Beneficiaries may also qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (Dec. 8, 2025 - Feb. 28, 2026) to re-enroll into available Medicare Advantage plans or return to Original Medicare with a Part D prescription drug plan. Coverage begins on the first of the following month after coverage a new plan is selected.
Counselors can also assist with reviewing beneficiaries' current drug coverage, comparing 2026 Medicare Part D plans, and identifying the most cost-effective options for prescriptions. For more information, visit the Maryland Department of Aging website.
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