ASCOG Hosts Free Medicare Events During Open Enrollment

 The Association of Oklahoma South Central Governments (ASCOG) is hosting free county-wide events to help seniors prepare for the Medicare Open Enrollment period, October 15-December 7.  During Open Enrollment, Medicare-eligible consumers can sign up for coverage under a Medicare Advantage plan or Part D prescription drug plans, as well as change their options for the coming year.  At this year’s events, general information will be offered about Medicare, and Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) counselors will be available to assist with signing up for Part D plans, reviewing comparisons of coverage, checking eligibility for “Extra Help” and signing up for a personal account on MyMedicare.gov. The current income guidelines for “Extra Help” are $1,459/month or less for singles, or $1,966/month or less for married couples.

Medicare events are scheduled at: Duncan Red River Technology Center, Oct. 17 and 20, 9 am-2p.m.;  Waurika City Hall Depot, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Walters Library, Oct 23, 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Altus Southwest Oklahoma Community Action, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Temple City Hall/Nutrition Site, 9:00 a.m.-2 p.m.;  Medicine Park Wichita Mountains Senior Center, Nov. 3, 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.; Lawton Public Library, Nov. 4, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Ryan Drug Store, Nov. 6, 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Lawton Rose Hill Church Health Fair, Nov. 8, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Lindsay Library, Nov. 12, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Frederick Community Action, Nov. 18-19, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Pauls Valley Library, Dec. 2 , 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Medicine Park Wichita Mountains Senior Center, Dec. 4, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

For other event dates and locations, or to schedule a private appointment, contact Vonn Saltzman, Medicare Assistance Specialist, (580)736-7973 or (800)658-1466 at ASCOG.