In one of his final acts as state Attorney General, Gov.-elect Jay Nixon is warning Missouri seniors on Medicare to watch out for scam artists.
Enrollees subscribing to Medicare Part D will have the chance switch drug plans during the annual open enrollment period from Nov. 15 through the end of the year and have the opportunity to shop around for a better plan.
Officials caution that unscrupulous sales people and even con artists may try to scam consumers out of their money.
Seniors and their families are reminded that there are 48 insurance plans authorized by Medicare to provide Part D coverage in Missouri. The list is also available at 1-800-MEDICARE and at www.medicare.gov. There are no door-to-door solicitations and calls to people on the Missouri No Call list are against the law.