The open enrollment period for seniors who have Medicare A and B and medicare supplements begins November 15.

Officials at the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging say every senior needs to re-evaluate their plans each year, in order to make sure they are getting the best deal and best coverage for their particular healthcare concerns that may have popped up in the last year.

Medicare's open enrollment period begins November 15 and runs through December 31.

Officials say it's best to begin the process earlier rather than later so the changes take effect before the beginning of the year.

You can find help from local Senior Health Insurance Program Counselors by appointment by contacting your local senior centers.

Here are a list of contact numbers for the Western Illinois area:

Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center:  (217) 223-5700 or 1-800-252-9027

Mt. Sterling Senior Center (217) 773-3241

Hancock County Senior Citizens Information and Assistance (217) 357-6000

Pike County Senior Services (217)285-6150

Schuyler County Senior Center (217)322-6430