We wanted to share some news about your Providence Medicare Advantage plan \u2014 and to reassure you that we are here with you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before anything else, please know this: your Providence coverage is not changing this year<\/em>, and there is nothing you need to do today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Providence has requested to remove its bid to offer Medicare Advantage Plans in 2027. You\u2019ll be able to see all plans available to you in October and select a plan once Open Enrollment begins,\u00a0October 15.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Providence hospitals and clinics will continue serving patients. Providence is expanding relationships with other health insurers to help ensure patients have choices and continued access to care in 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We know news like this can feel unsettling, so we want to walk you through what it means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your coverage, benefits, and care continue exactly as they are through December 31, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll be able to choose a new plan this fall.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicare rules don’t allow us to talk about specific 2027 plans until October 1, but we are getting ready behind the scenes so we can guide you with confidence the moment that window opens.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the coming weeks, you’ll hear from us about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’d like a head start, we invite you to watch our Medicare 101 refresher video (45 minutes) whenever it’s convenient for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n [Watch the Video]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact us at medicare@ddibenefits.com<\/a> or 503-206-4080. We are always happy to hear from you. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHere’s what’s happening<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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