As you explore and compare plans, for yourself or your loved one, it's a good idea to gather the following information to help make it easier to evaluate your choices, compare coverage and enroll in a plan that meets your needs:
- Birth date
- Permanent residence address
- Phone number
- Emergency contact information
- Email address
- Medicare claim number (you can find this on the red, white and blue Medicare card) and Medicare effective date
- Name of other insurance plans and policy numbers (member ID number, group number)
- If a resident of a long-term care facility:
- Name of institution
- Address & phone number
- Contact information for current health care professionals:
- Names and addresses for doctors, hospitals, specialists and pharmacy
- List of current prescription drugs and dosages
- Current health conditions and treatments
- If you want to set up plan premium payment options (such as electronic funds transfer from a bank account), be sure to have the following available:
- Account holder name
- Bank routing number
- Bank account number
- Account type