Medicare
Open Enrollment for Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans
October 15 thru December 7, 2025
Check your coverage, compare plans, lower costs
Counselors from Missouri SHIP will be available at various locations. Appointment required by calling 800-390-3330.
- at Northland Shepherd's Center on Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
- North Oak Branch of Mid-Continent Public Library on Saturday, November 8 at 10:30 am;
- MCPL Parkville Branch on Monday, October 20 at 1:00 pm;
- MCPL Platte City Branch on Monday, October 20 at 10:00 am;
- MCPL Smithville Branch on Saturday, November 8 at 10:00 am.
Missouri State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) provides free, confidential, unbiased health insurance counseling to Missouri Medicare enrollees. You can call 1 (800) 390-3330 or visit www.missouriship.org.
You can also check Medicare.gov for information on plans in your area and coverage.
National Council on Aging's Age Well Planner - use these resources to learn more about Medicare so you can make informed choices about your health care coverage.
https://www.ncoa.org/age-well-planner/medicare
Benefits Check-up screens older adults for eligibility for public benefits programs, including Medicare's Extra Help for prescription costs. www.BenefitsCheckUp.org
The Medicare Rights Center is a national, nonprofit consumer service organization that helps people understand their Medicare benefits.