Mark your calendars for an upcoming Medicare presentation that will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14 at the Highland County Senior Center, 185 Muntz St., Hillsboro. The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7), which covers 10 counties in southern Ohio, including Highland, encourages Medicare beneficiaries to attend this important and helpful event.
The free event is made possible by the Ohio Department of Insurance Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), which is traveling the state to help Ohioans, family members and caregivers understand the different Medicare coverage options and possible financial assistance. Medicare’s Annual Coordinated Election Period starts Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can evaluate their current coverage and make the determination on whether they should switch to a plan that will better support their needs.
Attending the event in Hillsboro will also provide individuals with tips on how to enroll for 2017 coverage in a Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D) and/or a Medicare health plan. Beneficiaries may qualify to save an average of $4,000 on prescription drug costs and OSHIIP representatives will be on hand to help determine the qualification requirements for individuals. Individual counseling sessions will also be available at this event. To schedule your appointment, call the Highland County Senior Center at 937-393-4745.
Those on Medicare are strongly encouraged to attend the event, which will provide helpful information and assistance and provide an opportunity to speak with someone in more detail about Medicare benefits in addition to having any questions or concerns answered.
For more information about the event or questions about Medicare, call the Area Agency on Aging District 7 toll-free at 1-800-582-7277, ext. 250, or OSHIIP toll-free at 1-800-686-1578. Those with Medicare questions can also call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). A complete listing of available Part D and Medicare Advantage plans is available at http://www.medicare.gov www.medicare.gov.
Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non-discriminatory basis in Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton counties. These services are available to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes through services paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay. The AAA7’s Resource Center is also available to anyone in the community looking for information or assistance with long-term care options. Available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., the Resource Center is a valuable contact for learning more about options and what programs and services are available for assistance.
Those interested in learning more can call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277.
Submittedby Jenni Lewis, community outreach, Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc.
