During this year's open enrollment period, Aspire's team noticed an increase in Medicare scam attempts. For example, we received an email from a Monterey County resident who was recently contacted by someone who claimed that they were issuing the resident a new Medicare card since theirs had been deactivated. Luckily, this person knew what to look out for. Your card will never be arbitrarily deactivated, and no Medicare representatives should call you unless you call them first.

Whether you have turned 65, or are about to in the next few months, it's important that you understand all your Medicare coverage options. We have a few tips for you.