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The Next Chapter
There is an ever-aging yet very active population of individuals in Douglas County entering the next chapter of their lives. Whether transitioning to empty nesters, retiring from the corporate world, caring for elderly family members, or just turning the page to see what is to come in their life’s journey, readers are wanting more information about events, activities and programs geared toward the 50+ age crowd.
The Castle Pines Connection is committed to its readership and has incorporated more of these type stories in its editorial content in “The Next Chapter” section of the paper. We would love to hear your thoughts, ideas and suggestions. Email us at editor@castlepinesconnection.com.
Did you know you have choices in how you get Medicare hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage? Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 - December 7) is your chance to think about what matters most to you, and compare coverage options for 2019.
You probably know that Original Medicare includes Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance). Original Medicare doesn’t cover everything though, so most people buy additional coverage like a Medicare Part D Drug Plan to help cover the costs of prescription drugs, or a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy to help pay the remaining costs of covered supplies and services.
A growing number of people are selecting Medicare Advantage Plans, which cover all the same services as Original Medicare, and may include additional bene ts like vision, dental, hearing, and prescription drugs.
If you are still working or getting health coverage through a current or former employer or union, talk to your bene ts manager to nd out how that coverage works with Medicare before you make any decisions.
For additional information or to get started, visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
