Time for a Medicare check-up
To get unbiased information and help in selecting a Medicare plan - whether you are new to Medicare or already a beneficiary - attend Council on Aging's Medicare Check-Up Event, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9 at the Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive, Blue Ash.
Registration is suggested, though walk-ins are welcome. To register, call COA at (513) 345-3306. Participants should bring the following information: a list of their current prescription drugs including dosages, and the name and address of their preferred pharmacy.
COA is partnering with the Ohio Department of Insurance's Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) to present the Nov. 9 Check up Event. OSHIIP will present information about Medicare and Part D Prescription Drug plans, along with updates for the new plan year. After the presentation, COA staff will provide individuals with personal plan comparisons.
Participants can also learn about programs that Medicare offers to help lower-income seniors with out-of-pocket medical costs, such as co-payments, premiums, deductibles, and prescriptions.
Whether or not you qualify for extra help, now is the time for a Medicare check up. Medicare beneficiaries should review their coverage annually because drug formularies, provider networks and plan benefits change from year to year. The best time for a Medicare check up is during the open enrollment period, Nov. 15 -- Dec. 31, 2009.
To find out more about the extra Medicare help available or to learn about other programs, call Council on Aging at 513-721-1025 or visit www.help4seniors.org.
About Council on Aging
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and their families.
Since 1974, COA has been designated by the state of Ohio as the Area Agency on Aging for Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties. COA plans, coordinates, funds and administers programs for an area that is home to more than 252,000 adults age 60 and older.
COA promotes choice, independence, dignity and well-being of older adults through a range of services that help them remain in their homes for as long as possible. One call to COA links people to the wide variety of agencies, information and programs that serve older adults.
For Answers on Aging:
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
175 Tri County Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45246
513-721-1025 Toll-free 1-800-252-0155
E-mail: info@help4seniors.org
Website: www.help4seniors.org
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