Erie County Department of Senior Services encourages all seniors to understand the health insurance coverage they currently have, and to shop around for plans that may better fit their health needs, and save them money. The experts at Senior Services know what’s available locally, help people find their best options, and can help fill the gaps in Medicare coverage. Medicare enrollees are allowed to make changes to coverage before Dec. 7 during the Annual Enrollment Period.
Many Medicare beneficiaries never shop around for better Medicare coverage because they think they can’t save any money, are confused by Medicare options, or are unfamiliar with the prescription drug “donut hole.” Many people also aren’t aware of extra benefits for eligible individuals, including Medicare Savings Programs which help people with limited income pay for some or all of their Medicare costs, and Extra Help to pay for prescription drug costs.
Free of charge, Erie County Senior Services helps people with health insurance questions year round, but especially now during Medicare’s Open Enrollment encourages individuals to compare their options. Call (716) 858-7883, or many resources are on the website including comparison sheets of local Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplemental plans at http://www2.erie.gov/seniorservices/index.php?q=health-insurance.
Many Medicare beneficiaries never shop around for better Medicare coverage because they think they can’t save any money, are confused by Medicare options, or are unfamiliar with the prescription drug “donut hole.” Many people also aren’t aware of extra benefits for eligible individuals, including Medicare Savings Programs which help people with limited income pay for some or all of their Medicare costs, and Extra Help to pay for prescription drug costs.
Free of charge, Erie County Senior Services helps people with health insurance questions year round, but especially now during Medicare’s Open Enrollment encourages individuals to compare their options. Call (716) 858-7883, or many resources are on the website including comparison sheets of local Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplemental plans at http://www2.erie.gov/seniorservices/index.php?q=health-insurance.
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