Medicare Prescription Drug Plan OPEN ENROLLMENT is November 15 through Dec 31st
Everyone with a Medicare prescription drug plan needs to read their mail carefully and make important decisions about staying in the current plan for 2009 or comparing with new plans with lower fees for 2010. We have a seminar at Providence Alaska Medical Center on November 5th from 1- 4 p.m. to help you learn how to do a drug plan comparison. We can do it for you, as well. Call us! 800-478-6065 or 269-3680 if you’re in Anchorage.
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Enrollment Clinics – time to compare plans, drop or switch
Call to make your appointment or to do your own drug plan comparison on medicare.gov
Anchorage Locations |
Anchorage Location |
Anchorage Senior Activities Center Computer Lab |
Providence Alaska Medical Center Cottonwood Room near entrance to main hospital cafeteria |
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Wednesday December 2 9 am – 4 pm |
Monday Nov 30 9 am – 1 pm |
Wednesday December 9 9 am – 4 pm |
Thursday December 10* 9 am – 4 pm Providence Region Building, Valdez room *different location |
Wednesday December 16 9 am – 4 pm |
Friday December 18 1-5 |
Wednesday December 23 9 am – 4 pm |
Tuesday December 22 9 am – 4 pm |
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Call for locations and contact information in Fairbanks, Ketchikan, Juneau, Kenai, Homer, Mat-Su, Eagle River and
Other communities throughout Alaska.
We are Alaskans helping Alaskans get more out of their Medicare. We are funded through two programs: State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP).
SHIP provides one–on–one personalized counseling, education and outreach to Medicare beneficiaries and their families. This allows people to better understand and utilize their Medicare benefits.
SMP educates Medicare beneficiaries and others on how to spot and report potential Medicare errors, fraud, waste and abuse. SMP is a program of the U.S. Administration on Aging (AOA).
The Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center, a federally funded community health center is accepting new Medicare patients.
You can contact the appointment desk at 257-4686.
They are located at 1217 E. 10th Avenue, Anchorage AK 99501
We have a large network of counselors throughout Alaska that help beneficiaris identify and uderstand Medicare and other health insurance programs and plans. If you would like a Medicare101 session please call Judith Bendersky, MPH and Jeanne Larson:
In Anchorage: (907) 269–3680
Toll–free in Alaska: (800) 478–6065
Upcoming “New to Medicare” and “Medicare Part D” Seminars
Anchorage:
*Review your Medicare prescription drug coverage. Part D annual open enrollment, when you can switch, join or drop, runs Nov. 15 – Dec .31.
- October 27, 7-8:30 pm Tuesday at the Anchorage Loussac Library, Wilda Marston Theatre .
- *Nov. 5: 1-4 pm Thursday at the Providence Alaska Medical Center, Cottonwood computer lab
- *Nov. 10 :2-4:30 pm Tuesday at the Anchorage Loussac Library, Wilda Marston Theatre
Agenda for Oct. 27
Understanding Medicare:
Part A – Hospital Insurance – deductible period, premiums
Part B – Medical Insurance – deductible, premiums
Part C – Medicare Advantage Plans – fee for service
Part D – Prescription Drug Plans – Medicare.gov
Coverage gap, variety of plans, things to look for, avoid
Medicare Supplement Plans (MediGap) &ndash the turquoise guide and 2009 Medigap
Coordination of Benefits (who pays first?)
Limited income? (applying for Medicaid through Adult Public Assistance)
Medicare Savings Plan – Buy in: What is QMB – 100% federal poverty guidelines for Alaska/full dual beneficiary SLMB Base – 120% QI – 135%
Limited Income Subsidy and ways of applying for assistance
Part D – Prescription Drug and using the Planfinder (medicare.gov)
See our brochures! • We Will Help You! • Gear up for Medicare! – for Alaskans 62 to 65
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