Hello and we hope your having a great day! Just a heads up, each month we’ll be sending out a newsletter to keep you informed of the latest…

• News

• Tips

• Important Dates

• Fun Facts

• Things you should know about the ever changing Insurance field and if it pertains to you.

New Website!!

We are pleased to announce that we have a New Website, that is easier to navigate and has helpful links, videos, and information that may be helpful.

 www.MySeniorBenefitsPlus.com 

New Team Members!

We have a couple new faces in the office as we continue to grow.

^{Lacy Kitner - [email protected]}

Lacy is specialized in United Healthcare, Devoted Healthcare, Wellcare and Humana to name a few. We are proud to have her on board and she looks forward to growing with Senior Benefits Plus.

Mindy Malino - [email protected] 

Mindy is our Admin. and fields most the calls when you call the office. She is quick to either answer any questions or direct you to the agent who can. We are excited to have her around and she is already impressing us daily!

Important Dates!

Open Enrollment Period (OEP)

• Jan. 1 – March 31

• One-time switch – “The do-over period”

• Any plan we enroll in during this period will be effective on the first of the following month.

• We can switch from MAPD to MAPD.

• There are no health questions required to switch from MAPD to MAPD.

General Enrollment Period (GEP)

• Jan. 1 – March 31

• Enrollment into Original Medicare (Parts A & B)

• If you missed signing up for Parts A & B during the year, this is when you can sign up. Penalties may apply.

• Original Medicare will take effect on the first of the following month.

• You will get a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to enroll in an MAPD, PDP, or Medicare Supplement.

Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)

• 7-month window around your 65th birth month or 25th month of receiving disability (SSDI).

• The 7-month window consists of:

  • 3 months before your birth month

  • Your birth month

  • 3 months after your birth month

  • If you are on disability: 3 months before your 25th month of SSDI, your 25th month, or 3 months after your 25th month.

• The first time most people can enroll in Medicare.

• Anything we do in the first 3 months takes effect in either your birth month or your 25th month of disability. Anything we do during the birth month (or 25th month) or the 3 months after takes effect the following month.

• Special situation – If you were born on the first of a month, your Medicare will take effect on the first of the previous month.

• During this period, we can enroll in an MAPD, PDP, or Medicare Supplement without health questions.

Fun Facts! - February 5th

• 1936 – "Modern" Monopoly was first sold 🎲

  • The board game that many families played growing up hit the market in its now-iconic form.

  • Red Buttons “Birthday” (1919-2006) – Legendary comedian and actor, known for his humor and long career in Hollywood 🎭

  • Hank Aaron (1934) “Birthday” – Baseball Hall of Famer who broke Babe Ruth’s home run record ⚾

  • 1953 – Walt Disney’s Peter Pan premiered in theaters, bringing the boy who wouldn’t grow up to life 🧚‍♂️

  • National Weatherperson’s Day in the U.S., honoring meteorologists and weather forecasters ⛅

One more thing!

Thank you for always being a valued client and working with us. We definitely look forward to working with you from all of here at Senior Benefits Plus.

Senior Benefits Plus - 816-793-3880 * 851 NW 45th St Suite 110, Kansas City, MO 64116