Manchin Announces Medicare Open Enrollment Through December 7th

Manchin Announces Medicare Open Enrollment Through December 7th

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) announced that the open enrollment period for Medicare has begun and it will remain open through December 7, 2024. For the second year, seniors are able to choose Medicare plans with cost-saving benefits that were included in Senator Manchin's Inflation Reduction Act.

"Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, seniors in West Virginia and across the United States are saving money on their healthcare costs," said Senator Manchin. "I encourage all those eligible for Medicare to take the time to compare coverage options and choose plans that best meet the health needs of themselves and their families. Medicare is a lifeline for thousands of West Virginians, and I pledge to continue working to bolster Medicare and lower healthcare costs."

Since January 2024, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, prescription drug costs have become more affordable:

• Seniors and other Part D enrollee now have their out-of-pocket drug costs capped at about $3,500 and all enrollees will have their costs capped at $2,000 in 2025.
• Low-income seniors and disabled people are able to get extra help paying for their premiums and cost-sharing through the expanded Low Income Subsidy program.
• Lastly, many Medicare beneficiaries will continue to save hundreds of dollars on their healthcare costs because the price of insulin is capped at $35 per month and recommended vaccines are free.

To find out more about Medicare Open Enrollment, and how you can change your own plan or work with the seniors in your life to get them on Medicare, click here.