Medicare, Medicaid and related health benefit information

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 through December 7.

Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include:

* Basic information about original Medicare (Parts A and B, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System) as well as Social Security and SSI

* Help with enrollments, appeals and resolving problems

During the Medicare Open Enrollment period, October 15 through December 7, volunteers are available Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Sun Lakes Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Education Building, in Room 3. The Education Building is located at the rear of the church’s grounds.

No appointment is necessary and there is no fee for this service.

For additional information call The Area Agency on Aging at 602-264-2255.