Don’t wait until the last minute to check out 2026 Medicare Drug Plans
SHIIP volunteers at VMH ... Anyone with questions about Medicare drug coverage can call local SHIIP counselors at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon at 563-568-3411. Both SHIIP Volunteers, pictured above, left to right, Nancy Schoh and Vicki Bloxham, are trained and available to meet individually with anyone in the community who wishes to compare the Medicare Part D plans available for 2027. Appointments are required. Feel free to call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411 to schedule an appointment. Submitted photos.
Those who are eligible have until December 7 of this year to enroll in or change Medicare drug plans for 2027. Don’t wait until the last minute. Remember, if you’re on Medicare and don’t have drug coverage, or the coverage you have is not as good as Medicare’s, you will face a penalty for each month you delay enrolling.
Anyone who has questions about Medicare drug coverage should call their local SHIIP counselors at Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411. Both SHIIP Volunteers, Nancy Schoh and Vicki Bloxham, are trained and available to meet individually with anyone in the community who wishes to compare the Medicare Part D plans available for 2027. Appointments are required. Feel free to call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411 to schedule your appointment. You will need to bring your Medicare card, current Part D plan card and a list of your medications from your pharmacy. SHIIP is a free, confidential service of the State of Iowa.
You also have the option of enrolling yourself, or getting a family member to help you enroll online at www.medicare.gov. If you choose this option, be sure to print and keep a copy of the confirmation. If you enroll with an agent, keep a copy of the signed (by you and the agent) and dated enrollment form. Should you enroll by telephone with 1-800-Medicare or a plan, request a confirmation number, the name of the person enrolling you and note the date and time enrolled.
The next opportunity to enroll or change plans for most people will be October 15 through December 7 of 2027.
