One of the most important times of the year is here for those on Medicare.

Medicare Part D open enrollment opens Tuesday (today) and will go through December 7. Diane Cusey with Community Care Systems at the DeWitt County Friendship Center, says there are some new, exciting opportunities this year.

Open enrollment allows seniors to enroll, adjust and find the best plans for their prescription drugs. Cusey says it is very important for all seniors to check in with Cusey and update their plans. She indicates there are lots of opportunities for saving money.

Cusey says once open enrollment opens, she will be very busy meeting with people and making trips around DeWitt County. She says her schedule is already filling up with appointments. 

With the new tech-pieces of open enrollment this year, Cusey indicates she can get seniors set up with the app or on the website. 

To get a hold of Cusey, you can contact her at the DeWitt County Friendship Center at 217-935-4560.