The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is reminding Pennsylvania’s senior citizens who are reviewing their Medicare plans about assistance available through the APPRISE program, says State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129).
APPRISE is a free, unbiased health insurance counseling program designed to help older residents and caregivers with answers to questions about Medicare. Counselors provide objective, easy-to-understand information about Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance, Medicaid and long-term care insurance. The department has nearly 600 trained APPRISE volunteer counselors who work through local Area Agencies on Aging to address questions and concerns of older adults.
Most Area Agencies on Aging offer enrollment events where older adults can receive guidance on Medicare health and prescription programs.
To learn more, contact APPRISE at 1-800-783-7067 or visit the Pennsylvania Department of Aging website.