{"id":1359,"date":"2026-10-13T22:01:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T22:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ddibenefits.com\/site\/?page_id=1359"},"modified":"2026-10-13T23:26:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:26:10","slug":"2026-providence-medicare-special-update","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ddibenefits.com\/site\/2026-providence-medicare-special-update\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Providence Medicare Special Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With changes happening across healthcare in our region, having the right information and a trusted resource can make all the difference. Whether you&#8217;re ready to enroll or still weighing your options, our Medicare team is here to help you feel confident about your next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you haven&#8217;t decided on your coverage for 2027, we&#8217;re here to help you understand your options and find a plan that fits your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We made three short videos (under 15 minutes each) to walk you through your options:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Video 1: You have two choices<\/strong><br>A Medicare Advantage plan (the same style of plan you have now), or a Medicare Supplement with a Part D drug plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/rec\/play\/vNtsYvQsKe3QVBbdr8qxMwfY2ttK8rkAY2pbBtXeO7hgPapqQeVa27OM1Db0ChfsoRrYqQGf5fDrbUgL.yneNN6iOKm-QHHGb?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%2Fye4VXCkMUVel8E76QyvPvFqDfD8Q_lyxmhngvx0S_kDg0LAq8UPvCVlXDA1KiSaZ.M_ir-xBgPeuLGuQw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Video 1<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Video 2: Staying with Medicare Advantage &#8211; Devoted Health<\/strong><br>Devoted Health&#8217;s 2027 network includes Providence doctors and hospitals. See the plan details and how to enroll with our help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/rec\/play\/7heFw8kB9-3vw5yMc6s7jk50sInx7f0w1qABWYdrB9lKNGkpQdLlbXCyqhd_au_MNUbbm-G6dgIV5ZBP.66GB1DSDIECiEhrY?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%2FPHuXQtmmaDKNIdjStAS27LZFTxjGHBLJn6CgoyPM32mcD9j3tWQID7vk_GI9r1XT.d4Ob5nXsc-p6SvdB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Video 2<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Video 3: Medicare Supplements in Oregon<\/strong><br>Details on how a Supplement Plan works and compare 3 popular plans in Oregon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/rec\/play\/LZ4hBTrb40B5lX6iemix-WJQc_zD7bBa-9IsyFwONo9GgHiE3KUQWe5w-IcXbH2JOyJ7RxidX1e-0IpO.mSIGYsn6c_LnGPRK?accessLevel=meeting&amp;canPlayFromShare=true&amp;from=share_recording_detail&amp;startTime=1791927429000&amp;oldStyle=true&amp;componentName=rec-play&amp;originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FHb8HVqwbEKR0O3pwyQx7cW5oQwwq0zNx72NzTQNtTO6VKs80WLPJNoANePVOtoeA.oPo0raZydqjzBydK%3FstartTime%3D1791927429000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Video 3<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to enroll in Devoted Health for 2027?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Email us at <a href=\"mailto:medicareteam@ddibenefits.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">medicareteam@ddibenefits.com<\/a>. <strong>Say &#8220;I&#8217;d like to enroll in Devoted&#8221; and include your name and phone number.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. <strong>Sign your Scope of Appointment.<\/strong> This is a short consent form Medicare requires before we can help you. We&#8217;ll email it to you for electronic signature. (Unless we already have one on file)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. <strong>We prepare your application.<\/strong> There are no forms for you to fill out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Starting October 15, check your email. <strong>Review your application and sign it electronically.<\/strong> That&#8217;s it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your new coverage begins January 1, 2027. Enroll by December 31 so there&#8217;s no gap in coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have questions about Devoted Health? Join us at one of our Workshops this October!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are hosting 6 drop-in workshops around the Portland-Metro area to explain Devoted Health\u2019s 2027 Medicare Advantage plan and enroll those that are interested! No appointment needed, see below for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>10\/16, Friday 8:30 am &#8211; 2:30pm<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Tualatin+Valley+Firefighters+IAFF+Local+1660\/@45.4071813,-122.725439,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5495731811bbaaff:0x15bf6d4d97249c30!8m2!3d45.4071776!4d-122.7228641!16s%2Fg%2F1tffp1bw?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tualatin Valley Firefighters IAFF Local 1660<\/a><br>Parking on Sunset Drive, entrance south side.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>10\/17, Saturday 9:00am &#8211; 1:00pm<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Gladstone+Community+Center\/@45.3838471,-122.6001138,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5495769fc0420dfd:0x1404dd0e1ece92c!8m2!3d45.3838434!4d-122.5975389!16s%2Fg%2F1tcvnz_s?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gladstone Community Center<\/a> (<em>in the Planton Room<\/em>)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>10\/18, Sunday 9:00am &#8211; 1:00pm<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/The+Community+at+Marquis+Tualatin\/@45.3765519,-122.7668095,57a,75y,1.46h,90.91t\/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sqS62dVFnx0OdpycAtsN6QA!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.clients6.google.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-0.9121162957377464%26panoid%3DqS62dVFnx0OdpycAtsN6QA%26yaw%3D1.4580240772432234!7i16384!8i8192!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54957281905a10b7:0x2c928387623678ec!2sMarquis+Tualatin+Cottages!8m2!3d45.3768674!4d-122.7668627!16s%2Fg%2F11b6_t2k9p!3m5!1s0x549572810d2a9c3b:0x3a2853fee2df15c4!8m2!3d45.376873!4d-122.7670135!16s%2Fg%2F11f_c3r7sv?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Community at Marquis Tualatin<\/a><br>Building on the corner of Nasoma Lane &amp; Boones Ferry Road<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>10\/18, Sunday 3:00pm &#8211; 6:00pm<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Beaverton+City+Library\/@45.4841021,-122.8066459,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x54950c204b27f6bf:0x22187138f47cfb4b!8m2!3d45.4840984!4d-122.804071!16s%2Fm%2F0j9sbqb?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beaverton City Library<\/a> (<em>in Meeting Room B<\/em>)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>10\/24, Saturday 9:00am &#8211; 2:00pm<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/The+Madeleine+Catholic+Church\/@45.545433,-122.6416023,17z\/data=!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x5495a72e6a9633f1:0x57d567749b21da47!2s3123+NE+24th+Ave,+Portland,+OR+97212!3b1!8m2!3d45.545433!4d-122.6416023!16s%2Fg%2F11c18_lwqd!3m5!1s0x5495a70023b10eab:0x8c7ff81ca83232c0!8m2!3d45.545433!4d-122.6416023!16s%2Fg%2F11zfrkgfpb?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Madeleine<\/a> (<em>in the Fireside Room<\/em>)<br>Fireside Room is in the Parish Hall, north of the church.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>10\/25, Sunday 1:00pm &#8211; 5:00pm<\/strong> at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Taborspace\/@45.5166672,-122.6096008,17z\/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x5495a0fa9e41fa61:0x3ee061da7988d4e4!4m6!3m5!1s0x5495a0fa9e312c33:0xc14cbf24c97d35be!8m2!3d45.5166635!4d-122.6070259!16s%2Fg%2F1tdkgc2v?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taborspace<\/a> (<em>in the Dining Hall<\/em>)<br>Parking lot on 54th and Belmont, main entrance is between 54th and 55th.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let us know if you would like to attend by sending us an email at <a href=\"mailto:medicareteam@ddibenefits.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">medicareteam@ddibenefits.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Preparing for a Workshop<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find out if Devoted is a good fit for you.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a moment to visit Devoted Health&#8217;s website and check to see if your current providers are in network and prescriptions are covered. Be sure to have names and dosages handy when you search!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Search Providers<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Search Prescriptions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Bring to the Workshop<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Your red, white and blue Medicare card or Medicare number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Your doctor and prescription list with dosages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Save time: sign your consent form ahead of time!<\/strong> Medicare requires a short consent form, called a Scope of Appointment, before we talk about plans. Reply to this email if you are attending a workshop and we\u2019ll send you a form for electronic signature. If you would rather wait, you can sign it at the workshop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What to Expect at the Workshop<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. A friendly greeter will welcome you and check you in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. A licensed agent will give you a short overview of the plan and explain how the application works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. If you&#8217;d like to move forward with the plan, you will fill out your own application at a table, and an agent will guide you through each section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. We will double-check your application before you leave so nothing is missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. You leave having done your part to enroll in your 2027 Medicare Plan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prefer to talk it through?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No problem! Keep your already scheduled appointment or contact us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:medicareteam@ddibenefits.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">medicareteam@ddibenefits.com<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:(503)%20206-4080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">503-206-4080<\/a> (TTY 711) to set up a phone or virtual meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For your reference, please see the links below to compare your current 2026 Providence Medicare coverage to 2027 Devoted coverage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2026 (current) Providence Coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ddibenefits.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/Providence-Medicare-Prime-Rx-HMO-10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Providence Prime<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ddibenefits.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/Providence-Medicare-Timber-Rx-HMO-Clark-HR-only.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Providence Timber<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>2027 Devoted Coverage&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ddibenefits.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/DEVOTED-CORE-001-OR-HMO-H2923-001-000-ENG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2027 CORE 001 &#8211; Oregon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ddibenefits.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/DEVOTED-CORE-006-WA-HMO-H3515-006-000-ENG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2027 CORE 006 &#8211; WA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With changes happening across healthcare in our region, having the right information and a trusted resource can make all the difference. Whether you&#8217;re ready to enroll or still weighing your options, our Medicare team is here to help you feel confident about your next steps. 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