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Key Points about
Medicare Annual Enrollment

   

Medicare Enrollment Deadlines will Change this November

There are different rules than last year.  The important changes are:

 

Annual Coordinated Election Period October 15-December 7, 2011

 

Both Part D and Medicare Advantage plan members must make any changes at this time.

 

MA Annual Disenrollment Period
January 1-February 15, 2012

Medicare Advantage plan members will only be able to return to Original Medicare and join a stand-alone Part D plan. 

 Carefully Review any Changes to Your Benefits

Do this every fall.  Make sure you have insurance that will meet your health needs and budget.  You won’t be able to change again for another year.  Be sure to check:

  • If the plan will continue next year
  • What you will pay in monthly premiums and annual deductibles
  • What you will pay for doctor’s visits (co-pays and co-insurance)
  • If your doctors will continue to accept the plan
  • Which extra benefits will be covered, if any

 

Not sure which Medicare plan is right for you?

APPRISE Can Help

Medicare is confusing.  Every year things change.  You are not always sure what makes sense.  It doesn’t have to be that way.  We can help you find peace of mind.  Give us a call today.

We are a free health insurance counseling program for Pennsylvanians with Medicare.  Our volunteers are specially trained to understand your needs and give you clear answers.  We will help you compare your options and enroll in the plan that is best for you. 

We can help with:

  • Medicare
  • Medicare prescription drug plans (Part D)
  • Medicare Advantage plans
  • Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigaps)
  • Medicaid

What is APPRISE?

APPRISE is a free, public program of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.  We are here to give balanced advice.  We do not sell or endorse any one insurance plan over another.  And, if you have any problems with your plan, we can help you get them resolved.

Call 717-273-9262, Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging/APPRISE Program, to schedule an appointment with an APPRISE Volunteer.

Contact APPRISE

State Level

Darlene Sampson
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
555 Walnut Street, Fifth Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101–1919
717-783-1550
bsampson@state.pa.us

 www.aging.state.pa.us
(click on Health & Wellness)

Local Level

Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging/APPRISE Program
710 Maple Street
Lebanon, PA  17046
717-273-9262
www.lebcounty.org