Catching Up With Quigley: Week in Review

Dear John,

Mike Quigley here. I wanted to touch base and share a recap of the past week in our district.

1. Visited Veterans at Jesse Brown VA

In honor of the upcoming Veterans Day, I visited the Jesse Brown Medical Center to meet with local veterans and see firsthand the care the center provides. I handed out hats to inpatient veterans and met with medical staff who are working tirelessly to support their health and well-being.

Veterans Day is a time to honor and recognize the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military, protecting the freedoms we hold dear. Supporting them means ensuring they have quality, reliable health care. In Congress, I will continue to fight for the proper funding of the Department of Veterans Affairs, so our veterans receive the care and benefits they deserve in a timely and efficient manner. As Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, I will keep pushing for funding to ensure all veterans have access to safe, stable housing and the support they need to thrive after their service.

2. Hosted Free Medicare Enrollment Seminar

On Wednesday, my office hosted a seminar to educate seniors about the Medicare Open Enrollment period. Representatives from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gave presentations on the basics of Medicare and what actions seniors can take during open enrollment. They also discussed the changes coming in 2025 as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Thanks to the IRA, Medicare beneficiaries will see continued improvements in 2025, including a $35 cap on insulin, no-cost adult vaccines under Part D, and lower Part B coinsurance for certain drugs with prices rising faster than inflation. It was wonderful to see so many people participate and take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about their Medicare options. To learn more about the Open Enrollment period, see below 👇

❗ Medicare and Affordable Care Act Enrollment Period ❗

The ACA and Medicare Open Enrollment periods are critical opportunities for individuals to review and update their health insurance coverage.

During the ACA Open Enrollment, people can sign up for or make changes to their health insurance plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace, with options for financial assistance based on income. You must enroll by December 15 for coverage that starts on January 1. For individuals who enroll in or change plans between December 16 and January 15, coverage will begin on February 1. To learn more, click

HERE.

Similarly, Medicare Open Enrollment allows those eligible for Medicare to make changes to their coverage, including switching between Medicare Advantage plans, traditional Medicare, or adding prescription drug coverage. You must enroll by December 7 for coverage that begins on January 1. To learn more, click HERE.

Both enrollment periods offer an important opportunity for people to ensure they have the right coverage for the coming year based on their health needs and available plan options. It’s crucial to stay aware of these dates, as missing them could lead to delays or gaps in coverage.

Don't forget, our office is always here to help.

You can call my DC office at (202) 225-4061 or my Chicago office at (773) 267-5926. You can also email me through my website at Quigley.house.gov/contact.

Sincerely,

Mike Quigley