How to reexamine your Medicare plan before open enrollment [Video]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With Medicare‘s open enrollment starting in October, anyone signing up for Medicare needs to consider if they want to stay on the same plan or make new choices.

Since benefits can change from year to year, and and your network of doctors or pharmacies can change too, it’s important to do your research prior to the start of the enrollment period.

Medicare Advantage for United Healthcare Chief Consumer Officer Betsy Chin told WCNC Charlotte there are certain considerations when determining what type of Medicare plan is right for you.

The first thing to think about is your health needs.

“Think about what doctors they like to see, what conditions they’re managing, and any prescriptions that they’re taking,” Chin explained. “All of those are gonna be a very important consideration to know what type of plan is right for them.”

Chin said budget should be factored.

“Each type …