Medicare Open Enrollment, which began Oct. 15, runs to Dec. 7. During this time, people eligible for Medicare can compare 2024 coverage options on Medicare.gov or meet with a SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansans) counselor.

The SHICK counseling service can provide answers to questions about Medicare and open enrollment. SHICK in Johnson County is provided by the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging as a free, unbiased confidential public service to local residents.

Medicare.gov provides clear, easy-to-use information as well as an updated Medicare Plan Finder to allow aging adults to compare options for health and drug coverage. Anyone who want to keep their current Medicare coverage do not need to re-enroll.

If you have Medicare questions or to schedule an appointment, call the Johnson County SHICK at 1-785-521-3315 or Johnson County K-State Research and Extension at 1-913-715-7000.