Free Medicare counseling offered at Central Crossing Senior Center
September 25, 2019
The Central Crossing Senior Center is once again offering free Medicare counseling to area seniors. This year, the Medicare Enrollment 2020, also known as Medicare OEP 2020, is from October 15 through December 7. During this time, individuals who qualify for Medicare can renew or change their Medicare policies, make changes to their Medicare Part “D,” and may change from Advantage Plans to Medicare or Medicare to Advantage Plans.
It is wise to have your plans reviewed annually, because your plan could change next year or another plan may change which will save you money. Conversely, not changing your plan could end up costing you plenty. For example, do you know if your current Part “D” provider has changed its drug costs, premiums or deductibles? Medicare Part “D” has numerous changes that you may not be aware of. Additionally, there is much to learn regarding the differences between Medicare and the various Advantage Plans available for next year.
All counselors at Central Crossing Senior Center are trained Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) volunteers. They are not paid and offer services totally unbiased. Their motivation is only to assist area seniors in choosing the best health plan available.
Since the inception of this service, participating area seniors have saved over a half a million dollars ($503,728). These seniors will unanimously agree it is important to have an independent unbiased review of your Medicare options.
Using this service is free and easy. Call (417) 858-3456 to make your appointment. You will be told what information to bring to the counseling session. There are only so many volunteer counselors and limited time, so Central Crossing Senior Center urges you to set you appointment without delay. Taking action on this free service now may save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in your medical expenses in 2020.
The Central Crossing Senior Center is once again offering free Medicare counseling to area seniors. This year, the Medicare Enrollment 2020, also known as Medicare OEP 2020, is from October 15 through December 7. During this time, individuals who qualify for Medicare can renew or change their Medicare policies, make changes to their Medicare Part “D,” and may change from Advantage Plans to Medicare or Medicare to Advantage Plans.
It is wise to have your plans reviewed annually, because your plan could change next year or another plan may change which will save you money. Conversely, not changing your plan could end up costing you plenty. For example, do you know if your current Part “D” provider has changed its drug costs, premiums or deductibles? Medicare Part “D” has numerous changes that you may not be aware of. Additionally, there is much to learn regarding the differences between Medicare and the various Advantage Plans available for next year.
All counselors at Central Crossing Senior Center are trained Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) volunteers. They are not paid and offer services totally unbiased. Their motivation is only to assist area seniors in choosing the best health plan available.
Since the inception of this service, participating area seniors have saved over a half a million dollars ($503,728). These seniors will unanimously agree it is important to have an independent unbiased review of your Medicare options.
Using this service is free and easy. Call (417) 858-3456 to make your appointment. You will be told what information to bring to the counseling session. There are only so many volunteer counselors and limited time, so Central Crossing Senior Center urges you to set you appointment without delay. Taking action on this free service now may save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in your medical expenses in 2020.
