ORLANDO, Fla. – Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, spoke with News 6 about Medicare open enrollment and the best ways for seniors to maximize coverage.

Dr. Oz told News 6’s Justin Warmoth that beneficiaries should review and compare Medicare health and drug plans before the Dec. 7 deadline.

The transcript below has been lightly edited for clarity.

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Warmoth: As you know, Florida has a high senior population. Open enrollment is here. What do Floridians need to know about this year?

Dr. Oz: Justin, open enrollment is always an important time of the year. This is your program. It’s a social safety net system. It’s the crown jewel of our nation’s abil

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