{"id":1269,"date":"2026-01-30T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ddibenefits.com\/site\/?p=1269"},"modified":"2026-08-14T19:44:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T19:44:01","slug":"medicare-newsletter-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ddibenefits.com\/site\/2026\/01\/medicare-newsletter-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Medicare Newsletter | January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy 2026! Thank you for being a valued Medicare client of DDI Benefits. As your Medicare Agents, we want to help you throughout the year. Please reach out to us with questions about your plan at any time. You can reach us at medicare@ddibenefits.com or 503-206-4080.&nbsp; We know Medicare can be confusing and we are here to help make it easier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For our new clients, and a refresher for our long time clients, here&#8217;s a bit more about who we are&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DDI Benefits, Inc.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Local &amp; Personal Since 2009:&nbsp;<\/strong>Based in Portland, Oregon, we combine the robust resources of a large firm with the personalized touch of an independent agency. We value direct connection and are always happy to meet face-to-face at our office in the&nbsp;Lloyd District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our Mission:<\/strong>\u00a0We empower the people, businesses, and communities we serve by delivering exceptional service, innovative technology, and best-in-class benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Comprehensive Team Approach:<\/strong>\u00a0Beyond our\u00a0Medicare expertise, our team of seven licensed professionals specializes in all forms of health insurance, including\u00a0individual, family, and employer health plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong><strong>New Medicare Plan This Year? Here\u2019s What to Do Next<\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you changed your Medicare plan during annual enrollment at the end of 2025, your new coverage started&nbsp;<strong>January 1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Look out for your new ID card and welcome packet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Share your new plan information with your doctors and pharmacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Confirm your prescriptions are covered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Refill any medications early to avoid delays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions about your current plan or how your benefits apply to different types of care, we\u2019re here to help. Just give us a call or send a message \u2014 our goal is to make Medicare easier to understand and use, and to help you make the most informed decisions you possibly can for your healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Contact DDI To learn more, or to set up an appointment with one of our local agents. <\/em><br><em>503-206-4080 \/ 844-806-2500;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:medicare@ddibenefits.com\">medicare@ddibenefits.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>**Medicare Disclaimer: we may not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 8 organizations in Oregon and Washington. Please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/medicare.gov\/\">medicare.gov<\/a>&nbsp;or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all your options.&nbsp; Please note that we are required to record all phone conversations with clients who want to discuss Medicare Advantage and\/ or Part D prescription drug plans.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy 2026! Thank you for being a valued Medicare client of DDI Benefits. As your Medicare Agents, we want to help you throughout the year. Please reach out to us with questions about your plan at any time. 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