The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) is reminding those Missourians with MEDICARE and their caregivers that open enrollment ends on Tuesday, December 7. Those who have not yet made their plan selections for 2021 are encouraged to contact CLAIM.

A news release says CLAIM provides free and unbiased help from certified counselors. Even though in-person counseling is not available at this time, CLAIM counselors are experts at providing quality service by phone to those who need their assistance.

CLAIM can also assist consumers, who have limited income, determine if they qualify for programs to help lower the cost of prescription drugs.

Consumers can arrange one-on-one phone counseling by calling (800) 390-3330 or visiting missouriclaim.org.

Consumers with complaints or questions about insurance can call the department’s Insurance Consumer Hotline at (800) 726-7390 or visit insurance.mo.gov.