From now until December 7, 2018 is the open enrollment period for Medicare Advantage plans. Some plans are offering new benefits to assist people in avoiding costly hospitalizations. For free help with Medicare Advantage and drug plan enrollment your can contact the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (www.shipacenter.org) or the Medicare Rights Center (800-333-4114 or www.medicareinteractive.org). Medicare’s Plan Finder can be found at www.medicare.gov/fin-a-plan/questions/home.aspx or by calling 800-633-4227. Always research the benefits of any plan before changing or signing up for a Medicare advantage plan. For the complete article, follow our link to NPR.org. New Medicare Advantage Benefits Are Supposed Continue Reading