More than 1 Million Oklahomans on Medicare can review coverage

MORE THAN 1 MILLION OKLAHOMANS ON MEDICARE CAN REVIEW COVERAGE DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT

Oklahoma seniors saved $1.2 million last year by reviewing Medicare plans

The Oklahoma Insurance Department’s (OID) Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) is reminding Medicare beneficiaries that the 2025 Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2025. During this time, more than one million Oklahomans with Medicare (25% of the state’s population) can review their current coverage and make changes for 2026.

MAP provides free, unbiased assistance from trained counselors who offer one-on-one phone support with beneficiaries to review their unique needs, including current medications, preferred doctors and pharmacy options. With Medicare plans changing each year, from premiums and deductibles to prescription drug formularies and provider networks, even satisfied beneficiaries can face unexpected costs if they don’t re-evaluate their coverage. MAP helps cut through the complexity, ensuring Oklahomans select the most cost-effective plan available. In 2024, MAP assisted more than 19,000 residents, generating more than $1.2 million in prescription drug savings statewide.

“Even if your current plan worked well this year, changes for 2026 could impact what you pay,” said Ray Walker, Director of the Medicare Assistance Program. “Our goal is to make sure seniors and their caregivers understand their options and choose the plan that meets their needs.”

The counseling program is funded through the Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Grant through the Administration for Community Living. MAP's goal is to educate seniors and caregivers on changes and help them find the coverage that meets their needs for the coming year. It is important to note that MAP is a division of a state agency and is not selling anything. 

Beneficiaries or caregivers can get help from the Oklahoma Insurance Department’s Medicare Assistance Program at 405-521-6628 or visit oid.ok.gov/moep26.