UWAAA Provides Medicare Enrollment Information & Opportunities
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BIRMINGHAM—United Way’s Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County (UWAAA) calls on area seniors to make an appointment to meet one-on-one with a Medicare specialist. The Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers unbiased counseling and assistance to Medicare recipients and their families. The program is locally administered by UWAAA, and can help with questions or concerns about Medicare coverage, benefits, premiums and coinsurance. Changes to Medicare must be made during this period to take effect in 2018.
WHO: Alice Sanders, SHIP coordinator for UWAAA, is available for radio interview. Alice has a great understanding of the Medicare process and available plans. Ashley Lemsky, Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Coordinator, is also available to inform seniors of other resources available in Jefferson County.
WHAT: Medicare open enrollment begins October 15 and UWAAA provides free and unbiased information on selecting the Medicare plan to meet individual needs. This statewide service is provided by the Alabama State Health Insurance AssistanceProgram (SHIP).
WHEN: Open enrollment begins October 15 and ends December 7. Services are provided year-round, but seven “walk-in” events will be held during the open enrollment period.
WHERE: Seven senior-friendly locations around Jefferson County between October 15 and December 7. "Walk-in" locations are listed below.
WHY: It is important to understand Medicare coverage choices and to select your coverage carefully. How you choose your benefits, and whom you get them from, can affect your out-of- pocket costs and which healthcare providers you may use. Our specialized staff can help you understand your benefits and how to make the most of them.
Oct. 20th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Princeton Towers
Oct. 25th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Hoover Senior Center
Oct. 27th 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Irondale Senior Center
Oct. 30th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Bessemer Public Library
Nov. 10th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Clyde Williams Terrace Apartments
Nov. 13th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Gardendale Civic Center
Nov. 17th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Shepard Center East