{"id":1331,"date":"2026-09-23T22:10:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T22:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ddibenefits.com\/site\/?page_id=1331"},"modified":"2026-09-24T15:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T15:54:20","slug":"2027-medicare-coverage-updates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ddibenefits.com\/site\/2027-medicare-coverage-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"2027 Medicare Coverage Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If your Providence Medicare Advantage plan is ending December 31, 2026, you&#8217;ll need to choose a new plan for 2027<\/strong>. We have good news: you&#8217;ll have another Medicare Advantage option to consider, plus the opportunity to look at a Medicare Supplement plan paired with a stand-alone prescription drug plan \u2014 giving you more than one good path forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Now is the time to get your appointment on the calendar.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s ahead, and why scheduling early matters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Right now:<\/strong>&nbsp;We can get you scheduled and take care of the required paperwork \u2014 a standard Medicare form called a Scope of Appointment \u2014 so you&#8217;re all set and ready to go.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>October 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Medicare rules allow us to begin discussing specific 2027 plan options and benefits with you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>October 15 \u2013 December 7:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, when you&#8217;ll choose and enroll in your new plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Through December 31:<\/strong>&nbsp;Because Providence is ending this coverage, Medicare gives you extra time \u2014 a Special Election Period \u2014 so you can still enroll after December 7 if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>January 1, 2027:<\/strong> Your new coverage begins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Providence&#8217;s doctors and hospitals are still finalizing which 2027 plans they&#8217;ll contract with (one organization has already confirmed), and we&#8217;ll share those details with you as soon as we&#8217;re able, on or after October 1. You don&#8217;t need to wait for that news to get your appointment scheduled \u2014 in fact, the sooner we hear from you, the more choices you&#8217;ll have for a day and time that works well for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here&#8217;s how to schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call or email our Medicare Team and we&#8217;ll take it from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phone:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"tel:(503)%20206-4080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>503-206-4080<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Email:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:medicareteam@ddibenefits.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>medicareteam@ddibenefits.com<\/strong><\/a> Our Scheduling &amp; Intake Coordinator will confirm a few details, take care of your Scope of Appointment consent form, and get you booked for whichever kind of appointment works best for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">A phone call \u2014 quick and easy, no driving or logging in required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">A virtual (online) meeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">An in-person visit at our Northeast Portland office (available Fridays only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know this is a lot of change, and we want you to feel supported and ready. Please call or email us today to get your appointment scheduled \u2014 we&#8217;re looking forward to helping you through this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medicare Basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Providence accepts a variety of Medicare plans. You\u2019ll be able to see available plans on medicare.gov in October, and select a plan during the annual enrollment period, October 15\u2013December 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Medicare?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medicare is a health insurance program that offers hospital and medical insurance for people over age 65, certain people with disabilities and people with end-stage renal disease. Different parts of Medicare help cover specific services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part A: Hospital Insurance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Hospital care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Nursing care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Home health care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part B: Medical Insurance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Doctor visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Mental health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Lab tests, X-rays, medical equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part C: Medicare Advantage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Combines Part A and B, and usually Part D<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">May include Vision, Dental and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part D: Prescription Coverage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Medicines prescribed by your doctor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a more in-depth look at Medicare, <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/rec\/play\/Qno2CKAhQw_KqYMMBcIpGxfsFSUrks9KZqiAt-7ZXBqn7JAUwnVTFdM7vX4ZxKtqhJL8VYv4f6VPfP7H.Il32NM58huK8fptb?accessLevel=meeting&amp;canPlayFromShare=true&amp;from=share_recording_detail&amp;continueMode=true&amp;oldStyle=true&amp;componentName=rec-play&amp;originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FISOxsVjnu9UIPJwcMSc3z3eKSZdmnJNyCKte-EcHFGZA9C6JTk9R1F3DJZGmg0NF.38qQQREo5wmPpMqf%3Ffrom%3Dhub\">click here<\/a> to watch our Medicare 101 Video. If you&#8217;re interested in signing up for our next Medicare 101 Webinar, <a href=\"https:\/\/ddibenefits.com\/site\/medicare-101\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Original Medicare lets you see any provider that accepts Medicare, but it may not cover all your healthcare costs or services. Adding a supplemental plan may help cover additional costs. You can also add a Part D prescription drug plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medicare Advantage plans provide Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) coverage, and most include Part D (prescription drug coverage). Plans may offer extra benefits, such as vision, hearing, dental or wellness programs. You may be required you to use a contracted provider network in your area. 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