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Changes to Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period
New Dates Are Oct. 15-Dec. 7
Each year, Medicare recipients who have prescription drug coverage under Part D have an opportunity during the Open Enrollment period to compare plans and sign up for the one that best meets their needs. In the past, the enrollment period was November 15-December 31.
This year, the Open Enrollment period starts and ends earlier. Between October 15 and December 7, Part D recipients can compare and switch drug plans. After December 7, Medicare recipients are generally locked into their plans (with a few exceptions) until the next Open Enrollment period.
If a person who currently receives Medicare Part D does not switch plans during the Open Enrollment period, he or she will automatically be re-enrolled in the current drug plan. However, drug plans change every year. What may have been a good plan for a person in the past may not be the best choice going forward.
For more information about reviewing and switching Part D plans during the Open Enrollment period, go to www.medicare.gov. |
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Providing for Loved Ones on Medicaid
How To Leave Property to a Disabled Person or Someone Receiving Medicaid Assistance
People usually want to provide for their spouses and other loved ones by leaving them money or property. However, if the loved ones receive Medicaid or other means-tested benefits, an inheritance could make them disqualified for needed assistance.
Third-party special needs trusts can be used to provide for disabled or older people without inadvertently causing them to lose benefits. Money or property in this type of trust can only be used for expenses that are not provided by government benefits. For example, the trust funds could be used to pay for education, memberships, or travel, but not for covered medical care or housing. For more information about third-party special needs trusts, contact the Senior Law Resource Center at (405) 528-0858 or info@senior-law.org. |
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New Trainer's Manual for Advance Directive DVD
Using Advance Directives & End-of-Life Guidance DVD in Trainings
The Senior Law Resource Center has recently released a Trainer's Manual to be used in conjunction with the DVD Advance Directives & End-of-Life Guidance in Oklahoma. Both the DVD and manual are free and can be viewed from our website www.senior-law.org. To order copies, call (405) 528-0858 or email info@senior-law.org. |
About the Senior Law Resource Center The Senior Law Resource Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Oklahomans to age with independence, dignity, and security by providing high-quality, affordable legal information and services. Senior Law Resource Center 600 N.W. 23rd Street, Ste. 106 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73103 (405) 528-0858 FAX: (405) 601-2134 info@senior-law.org www.senior-law.org |
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SLRC To Offer Attorney Education
The Senior Law Resource Center is offering a 1/2 day continuing legal education (CLE) on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at Rose State College. The CLE has been approved for 4 hours CLE credit, with 1 hour Ethics.
Early registration (before Nov. 1) is $100. For new attorneys (admitted after Sept. 2008) the cost is only $75.
For more information or to register, go to the Event Page. |
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SLRC In the News
Catheryn Koss, Senior Law Resource Center attorney and Executive Director, shared information about recent changes to the Transfer-On-Death deed in the Sept. 23 issue of the Oklahoman. Click here to read the article. |
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Support the Senior Law Resource Center
If you value the information and services provided by the Senior Law Resource Center, please consider making a tax-deductible donation.
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Affordable Legal Services Available
Our attorneys provide free information and affordable assistance with basic estate and incapacity planning, probate, adult guardianship, and other elder law issues. We have no income or age requirements.
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Free Materials Available
The Senior Law Resource Center offers a variety of educational materials, including:
-Your Right To Decide: Oklahoma's Advance Directive & Other Health Care Planning Tools -Who Decides? Caring for Patients with Diminished Capacity -Striking a Balance: A Guide to Adult Guardianship for Guardians and Wards -Grandparenting in Oklahoma: Law & Resources for Grandparents & Other Relatives -Advance Directives & End-Of-Life Guidance in Oklahoma (video) All of our materials are free and available online at www.senior-law.org.
To order printed copies, or for more information, email info@senior-law.org or call (405) 528-0858.
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