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People with Medicare have until Dec. 7 to make changes to their health plans and prescription drug coverage to meet their health care needs for 2021.

There are several changes for the 2021 plan year. They are:

- Twenty-nine prescription drug plans;

- More than 100 Medicare Advantage plans, including a new Medicare Medical Savings Account MA option, available in all Oregon counties;  

- Part D senior savings model for diabetic supplies;

- Acupuncture, telehealth, and other virtual services; and

- End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients can enroll in Medicare Advantage plans for 2021.

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