CCCHD Reminds Residents About Upcoming Changes to Medicare

You may not use it yourself, but chances are pretty good that you have someone in your family that is using it.  Medicare is an important insurance that many Montana residents use for daily prescriptions and more.

via GIPHY

But there are changes on the horizon for the program, and to help those that might be a bit confused over them, the Cascade County-City Health Department (CCCHD) are hoping to get ahead of what I am sure will be a deluge of questions in the coming weeks.

Get our free mobile app

CCCHD Reminds Residents About Upcoming Changes to Medicare

New changes are coming in 2027 to the Medicare program across the United States.  While some may be beneficial, there are some big changes that may affect how you choose your medical insurance in the next year.

michaelquirk

READ MORE:  Winter Storm Brings 16" of Snow to Great Falls and Central Montana Over Weekend

The CCCHD is reminding residents of several different changes, including:

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans will not be offered in Montana in 2027.  You must enroll in a new plan, or you may not have drug coverage in the new year.

Additional Changes Incoming; How to Get Help with Questions in Great Falls

Additional changes for residents in the state in the release by the Cascade City-County Health Department ncluded:

• AETNA Silverscript Part D Drug Plan will not be offered in Montana in 2027.  You will need to enroll with a new company and plan for continued drug coverage.

The CCCHD Aging Services Department will be offering Medicare Resource Counselors to help select a plan that is best for you.  The counseling is free of charge to residents.  You can learn more about the department here.