Medicare, Medicaid open enrollment ends Dec. 31

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have announced that people with Medicare and their family members can begin to review their 2010 coverage options through Medicare's new online tools.  Beneficiaries will find several enhancements on the Medicare Health Options Compare and Prescription Drug Plan Finder at www.medicare.gov

Beneficiaries will be able to make changes to their health and drug coverage from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31.