An Open Letter to All Medicare Beneficiaries in the ALEXANDRIA Area The 2022 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) begins October 15th This is your opportunity to review and change your Medicare Advantage (Part C) or Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) for 2022. This also means that you will be targeted by very aggressive marketing tactics. National marketing agencies will flood your mailbox and place "has been" professional athletes on the television and radio in an attempt to solicit your business. MITCH ODLAND INSURANCE AGENCY WOULD LIKE YOU TO BE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING FACTS REGARDING THIS PRACTICE · No one can cold call you or knock on your door without your permission. If they do so, they are breaking the law · You can only enroll on a plan that is offered in your County. · Medicare Advantage plans advertise for additional benefits like dental, vision, hearing aides, meals and transportation. These are valid benefits and if you are currently enrolled on a Medicare Advantage plan, please check with your plan as you likely have these valuable extra benefits already. · Many advertisements mislead you to appear as they represent Medicare or their plan is endorsed by Medicare. Medicare does not endorse any plans. · Many advertise to eliminate your Medicare Part B premium. These programs are legitimate and are called Medicare Savings Programs. They are income and asset tested and enrollment is through the Social Services agency in your County. The Mitch Odland Insurance Agency encourages you to work with your LOCAL Medicare agent this upcoming enrollment season in reviewing your plan options. They know you the best and know the plans that are offered in your area. Most important, they are available afterward to service the policy. National Agencies who sell you a plan will leave you dealing with the insurance company directly for any service work. If you are new to our beautiful area and have not established a relationship with an agent, give Mitch a call. He will meet with you and take the time to get to know you and understand your needs and most of all educate you so you can make the most informed decision possible. Mitch Odland INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 320-762-6565 An Open Letter to All Medicare Beneficiaries in the ALEXANDRIA Area The 2022 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) begins October 15th This is your opportunity to review and change your Medicare Advantage (Part C) or Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) for 2022. This also means that you will be targeted by very aggressive marketing tactics. National marketing agencies will flood your mailbox and place "has been" professional athletes on the television and radio in an attempt to solicit your business. MITCH ODLAND INSURANCE AGENCY WOULD LIKE YOU TO BE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING FACTS REGARDING THIS PRACTICE · No one can cold call you or knock on your door without your permission. If they do so, they are breaking the law · You can only enroll on a plan that is offered in your County. · Medicare Advantage plans advertise for additional benefits like dental, vision, hearing aides, meals and transportation. These are valid benefits and if you are currently enrolled on a Medicare Advantage plan, please check with your plan as you likely have these valuable extra benefits already. · Many advertisements mislead you to appear as they represent Medicare or their plan is endorsed by Medicare. Medicare does not endorse any plans. · Many advertise to eliminate your Medicare Part B premium. These programs are legitimate and are called Medicare Savings Programs. They are income and asset tested and enrollment is through the Social Services agency in your County. The Mitch Odland Insurance Agency encourages you to work with your LOCAL Medicare agent this upcoming enrollment season in reviewing your plan options. They know you the best and know the plans that are offered in your area. Most important, they are available afterward to service the policy. National Agencies who sell you a plan will leave you dealing with the insurance company directly for any service work. If you are new to our beautiful area and have not established a relationship with an agent, give Mitch a call. He will meet with you and take the time to get to know you and understand your needs and most of all educate you so you can make the most informed decision possible. Mitch Odland INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 320-762-6565