Medicare beneficiaries will have an opportunity to sign up for a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan beginning October 15 through December 7. “This is earlier than in previous years”, according to Ed Haas, Executive Director of the White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. This is the open enrollment period for all beneficiaries. For 2012 there are over 50 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans available in Arkansas.
Medicare reminds Medicare beneficiaries to review and compare their current drug coverage with the plans available in 2012. Many of the 2012 plans have premiums that are the same or less than the premiums for 2011. Also, beneficiaries should check to see if they qualify for the Low Income Subsidy or Extra Help.
To assist Medicare beneficiaries, the White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. has planned the following Enrollment Fairs to help persons compare their current drug coverage. Staff will be on hand to help persons compare their current Part D coverage or help persons enroll in a prescription drug plan. Individuals and families can also compare coverage by going on line to www.medicare.gov . For more information on the Enrollment Fairs call 1-800-382-3205.
Medicare beneficiaries should bring their Medicare card, Social Security card and Current Medications to the Enrollment Fair.
1. Van Buren County-Wednesday, October 19, 9am-12noon at the Clinton Senior Center. For more information call 501-745-4002
2. Woodruff County-Thursday,October 20 at Patterson Senior Center from 9am – 12 noon. For more information call 870-731-2233
3. Stone County– Friday, October 21 from 9 am till 1 pm at Ozarka College- Mountain View. For more information call 870-269-3807
4. Fulton County– Friday, October 21 from 9 am till 12 noon at the WRAAA Salem Office. For more information call 870-895-4034
5. Izard County-Friday, Nov. 4, 9am– 12 noon Ozarka College (H101 Walter B Hall Bldg.)
Melbourne. For more information call 870-368-3256
6. Fox School-Fox November 8, 8:30am -10:30am
7. Cleburne County– Wednesday, November 9, from 9am to 12 noon at the WRAAA Office, Highway 110, Heber Springs. For more information call 501-362-8615.
8. Mt. View Senior Center, November 9 10:30am-12:30pm
9. Jackson County-Thursday, Nov. 10 from 9am-12noon at the Shearer Senior Center in Newport. For more information call 870523-4982.
10. Timbo Elementary Library, November 10, 9am to 11am
11 Independence County-Tuesday, November 15 from 9am-12noon at White River Medical Center, Conference Room A. For more information call 870-612-3000.
12. White County-Wednesday November 16 from 12 noon-3pm at the Lightle Senior Center in Searcy. For more information call 501-279-9276.
13. Sharp County –Friday, November 18 from 9am to 3pm at Ozarka College, Ash Flat. For more information call 870-994-3090.
