Iowans enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan have options to switch during the open enrollment period lasting through March 31st.

Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Director Kristin Griffith says at this time Iowans can switch to a different plan with or without drug coverage. Whether you’re switching advantage plans, or switching to Original Medicare with or without a Medicare drug plan, the new coverage will start the first day of the month after your new plan gets your request for coverage. To contact Washington County’s SHIIP counselor for more information on the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period, call 319-863-2185.