This year\, Medicare's annual Open Enrollm
ent period is October 15 through December 7.
Did you know that every
year during Medicare Annual Open Enrollment you should review your current
Medicare coverage to make sure your plan is still meeting your needs? Are
you confused about what you should do during Annual Open Enrollment? Medi
care health and drug plan companies can make changes to your plan each yea
r&mdash\;things like cost\, coverage\, and what providers and pharmacies a
re in their networks. Sometimes these changes can have a negative affect o
n your coverage. Learn how to review your coverage and make any changes ne
cessary to be assured your Medicare health plan and prescription drug cove
rage meet your needs for the following year.
Join us for an inform ative and informal presentation where we will chat about Medicare. Let the NORWESCAP SHIP Counselors take you from confusion to clarity in 60 minute s. The presentation will give you a basic overview of Medicare. It will al so inform you as to what changes can be made during Annual Open Enrollment \, how to make those changes\, and provide various informational resources to help you with your decision.
\nAbout the Presenters: \;Denis e Williams and Maureen Scahill serve as SHIP Medicare Counselors in the St ate Health Insurance Assistance Program. A Federal Government Program unde r the leadership of NORWESCAP (Northwest New Jersey Community Action Partn ership)\, a noted and well-established social service organization. \; \; \;
\nDenise Williams&rsquo\; prior experience has prepar ed her well as a counselor\, and it has provided her with a diverse backgr ound that helps her to relate to her clients. Her previous experience incl udes: \;
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In addition to being a trained SHIP Medicare Cou
nselor for the past 6 years\, Maureen Scahill&rsquo\;s experience includes
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The function of a SHIP Medicare Counselor is to educate people about Medicare options and to equip them to make knowledgeable choices about Medicare offerings. \;A consultation with a SHIP Medicare Counselor will enable you to acquire the information needed to take you from confusion to clarity in 60 minute s. The discussion will provide you with the tools to choose the best Medic are coverage to meet your needs.
\nIf you need help with Medicare\, you can contact a SHIP Counselor through Roxbury Library for a free and in formative consultation.
\nRegister online or call the library at 973 584-2400. \;
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