OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County officials are offering assistance to local seniors as they prepare to choose their Medicare Prescription Drug Plans for 2020.
“It is important our seniors have the opportunity to review and choose the appropriate plan that is suitable for their needs,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who is the Chairman of Senior Services. “Each year we fine-tune this outreach to make it as convenient as possible for our seniors and their caregivers. The one-on-one assistance is provided annually to help citizens navigate these important health care programs that can often be complex and change each year.”
Medicare Part D Days will provide local seniors with one-on-one assistance, held at the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall on October 24 and 30, November 6, 8, 13 and 14 and also December 4 and 5.
[adrotate banner="278"]Appointments are available from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the last appointment at 2:30 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 732-288-7777. Ask for Donna to register.
“The County Connection has become an important focal point for this kind of assistance to our seniors,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as liaison to the County Connection. “It provides an easily accessible and comfortable environment for our seniors to get help on important matters like Medicare Part D.”
The Ocean County Office of Senior Services will also be sponsoring free seminars. These seminars are open to the public:
- October 23: Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- October 29: Point Pleasant Senior Beehive (St. Martha’s Church), 3800 Herbertsville Road, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
To register, call 1-800-668-4899 or 732-929-2091. Registration is required.
“I am pleased that we can continue to offer this one-on-one assistance by also bringing the program to some of our senior centers,” said Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines. “With over 170,000 seniors living in Ocean County, this free outreach is vital to our communities.”
Seniors can find more information regarding health care options on the Medicare Plan Finder at Medicare.gov and in the Medicare and You 2020 Handbook that will be mailed to Medicare beneficiaries. There are numerous plans for New Jersey with different costs and benefit coverage and individuals will need to learn as much as possible about them.
The open enrollment period for Medicare Part D ends December 7.
[adrotate banner="277"]“Even if you have a plan, you should evaluate it by asking yourself the following questions: Will your current plan’s premium and costs change in 2020? Will the prescription drugs you take be covered in 2020? Are you satisfied with your plan’s customer service?” Vicari said. “We are here to help you answer these and any other important questions you may have.”
