Communications

(Aug. 22, 2025) – Medicare open enrollment is from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. That's when seniors can switch coverage between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage or change a prescription drug plan. To assist members in educating the public about the differences in original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, the Kansas Hospital Association has created several tools, including resources for handouts, presentations, social media assets, videos and posters that can all be customized to meet your needs. These tools have all been updated for the 2025 Open Enrollment period. All these resources can be found in our BOX folder. Assets include these core tools:

• Know Your Facts Part 1 – Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage
• Know Your Facts Part 2 – Understanding Medicare Advantage
• Know Your Facts Part 3 – Steps Before Signing Up for a Medicare Advantage Plan

We encourage members to brand these handouts (and the PowerPoint presentation) with your hospital logo and the contact information patients can use to learn more and ask their questions. Let us know if you have any questions or need additional resources or support.
--Cindy Samuelson