11/06/2025
Open Enrollment for Senior Health Insurance Counseling
Medicare Open Enrollment started October 15th and ends December 7, 2025, for Medicare plans starting January 1, 2026. Medicare beneficiaries wanting to review 2026 Part D or Medicare Advantage plans are encouraged to check plans at a Columbus Medicare Open Enrollment Event. Southeast Kansas Agency on Aging and K-State Extension will be hosting an event, Wednesday, November 12th at the Cherokee County Extension office, 124 W Country Rd, Columbus, KS. SHICK, (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) counselors will be available to assist individuals in reviewing 2026 Medicare Part D plans and Medicare Advantage plans. Counselors will be available to meet with Medicare beneficiaries from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm on the 12th by appointment. Anyone wishing to schedule a counseling session, please call 620-429-3849 to request an appointment.
SHICK recommends all Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plans check available plans for the coming year. In addition, counselors will also provide information on the Extra Help program offered to those needing financial assistance with the cost of prescriptions.
SHICK counseling services are free and unbiased.
