The Orleans County Office for the Aging (OFA) will be hosting several events for Medicare beneficiaries during the fall Annual Open Enrollment period which runs from October 15 through December 7. Open enrollment is the time for Medicare beneficiaries to review plan information and make educated decisions on what they want their coverage to be starting January 1, 2025.
OFA will be hosting two Medicare Vendor Fairs at the Hoag Library. Representatives from Medicare Advantage Plans will be present to assist people in understanding changes in current plans and discuss any new plans for 2025. They can also help those interested enroll in a plan. Health insurance counselors from OFA will be available to answer questions, screen for possible benefits, and provide unbiased information unrelated to any particular plan.
The events at Hoag Library will be held on Friday, October 18, and Friday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. Hoag Library is located at 134 South Main Street, Albion. Attendees should bring their original Medicare Care and a list of both their prescription drugs and medical providers. There is a $3 suggested donation.
“Seniors are bombarded with information and solicitations for their healthcare insurance needs and with so many choices and potential program changes, it can get overwhelming very quickly,” said Melissa Blanar, Director of Orleans County OFA. “The goal of these meetings is to really help people understand their choices and spend time answering questions so they can make the decisions that are right for them.”
In addition to the Medicare Vendor Fair, OFA will also be hosting two “comparison meetings” on October 23 and November 19 from 2 to 3 p.m. in Conference Room C of the Orleans County Administration Building in Albion. People can meet with an OFA health insurance counselor to review Medicare updates and get help in making their own comparisons between the different Medicare plans.
Those interested in attending any of these events are asked to register in advance by calling OFA at 585-589-3191.
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