When the leaves begin to change and the nights get a little colder, it is clear that autumn is upon us.
At Missoula Aging Services Resource Center in Seeley Lake, fall also conjures thoughts of Medicare Open Enrollment, which happens every year from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. This is the time when Medicare beneficiaries can check their Medicare Part D or Advantage plan and be sure that it is the best choice for them for the coming year or they may shop for a new plan.
During this time in the Resource Center, we are very busy taking appointments to help people check their plans. If you have one of these plans, it's important to review it during Medicare Open Enrollment to see if it will still work well for you, because these plans change from year to year. Checking your plan each year is the only way to be sure that your plan covers the medications and providers you need for the coming year.
Another benefit of checking your plan is that we may be able to save you some money by finding the least expensive plan available to meet your needs. We hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to be sure your Medicare Part D or Advantage plan for the coming year is the best one available to meet your needs, and possibly save you some money!
Speaking of ways to save money, we also offer Benefits and Programs Screening appointments. These appointments are a great way to be sure you are maximizing the benefits that are available to you and accessing any programs that may be helpful. This is especially important during times like this, when inflation is at a record high and costs are increasing.
During a Benefits and Programs Screening appointment, we have a conversation about how things are going and discuss resources and expenses, as well as eligibility for any programs that may help bring some money back into your budget. It is an opportunity for us to get to know our clients and to provide education about the programs and services they may qualify for. This appointment is also a wonderful way to learn about all the resources, programs, classes, and opportunities available to older adults in the community!
Kristin Mason, Seeley-Swan Resource Specialist for MAS, looks forward to meeting with you this fall to review your Medicare plan or discuss ways that you may be able to bring more money back into your budget with a Benefits and Programs Screening. Of course, she would also love to meet with you and share information about programs and services available at MAS and throughout the Seeley Lake community.
To schedule your no-cost appointment at the MAS satellite office located in the Seeley Lake Community Foundation building, please call 406-728-7682 or visit http://www.missoulaagingservices.org to learn more.
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