During Medicare Open Enrollment, you can:

• Change your prescription drug plan also known as Medicare Part D
• Join a Medicare Advantage Plan with drug benefits
• Change from your current Medicare Advantage Plan to another Medicare Advantage Plan
• Sign up for the first time for Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D)

All changes will be effective January 1, 2025.

Everyone with a Medicare Part D prescription drug and/or Medicare Advantage plans should review their coverage. Here is what to look for:

• Check for changes in the monthly cost you pay for your plan (the premium).
• Check the cost of each medication you take, as costs may increase or decrease.

Plans can also change the drugs covered (the formulary) and the amount of the annual deductible (the amount you must pay before your prescription drug plan begins to pay) so review these too. 

During this time of the year, it can be difficult to find unbiased information regarding Medicare Part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans for 2025. If you live in the City of Alexandria, you have four options to find free, unbiased, and confidential assistance from our VICAP Office.

1. In-person: Coming soon to various recreation centers from Oct. 17 - Nov. 22
2. Print, complete, and mail the VICAP Assistance Request Form to: VICAP Office, 4850 Mark Center Drive, 9th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311
3. Schedule an appointment, by emailing: VICAP@alexandriava.gov
4. Phone: 703.746.5712

To assist our State-Certified Counselors with your plan comparisons, the following information will be needed:

• Your home’s zip code
• Name of current prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan
• Drug list (with names of your medications, dosages, and frequency of use)
• List of 3-5 of your preferred pharmacies
• Your contact information

Note: More information may be required if you decide to make changes on your insurance health plan for 2025.

Contact us if you are new to Medicare, you would like to explore your options, you are a caregiver, or you just have questions about Medicare. Our VICAP Team can help you to navigate the Medicare system in different ways.

Your coverage in the new plan will start January 1, 2025 and you will be disenrolled from the old plan.