Open enrollment is the time of year when you can review your current Medicare coverage and make any changes for the following year. Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7 each year.

There are special circumstances that may allow you to change your Medicare plan outside of open enrollment. To learn more or to connect directly with a health plan agent, please contact:

• JoAnn Siudara, Sharp Community Medical Group
  joann.siudara@sharp.com or 858-499-4155
• Roberta Curry, Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
  roberta.curry@sharp.com or 858-262-6402

To speak to a Medicare specialist in Spanish, please contact:

• Claudia Llausas, Sharp HealthCare
  claudia.llausas@sharp.com or 858-499-4950

Medicare plans accepted by Sharp.

When you select one of the plans accepted by Sharp, you'll have access to our skilled and compassionate caregivers.

No matter which plan you choose, as a Sharp patient, you will receive:

• Convenient access to Sharp medical offices and urgent care centers, plus Sharp hospitals and emergency departments
• Coordinated care provided by a primary care doctor working in partnership with you and specialists to maintain your optimal health
• Clinical excellence delivered with understanding and compassion — the level of care we call The Sharp Experience